Pincurchin Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pincurchin from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare Holo card numbered 64. This vibrant Pokémon has 80 HP and features the attack Zing Zap. Its striking design makes it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

• Darkness Ablaze #64 is the key (and only) printing.
• Rarity: Rare Holo with no known alternate print variants.
• Attacks:
• Double Draw — draw 2 cards for one Lightning energy.
• Zing Zap — deals 50 damage and may paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Set code: swsh3
• Card number: 64
• Artwork: Shin Nagasawa
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its moderate HP and useful attacks make it a potentially interesting card for casual play or collection, but tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to avoid bending or surface scratches. Handle with clean hands to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Pincurchin appears as a Rare Holo Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a unique electric theme and useful card draw and paralysis attacks. This set emphasizes dynamic and energetic Pokémon, with Pincurchin fitting the motif through its electric abilities and seaweed-feeding flavor text.