Mimikyu Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #81

Character Intro

Mimikyu from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare card numbered 81 with 70 HP. It features the intriguing ability Heal Jamming and a sharp attack called Claw Slash. This card offers a unique blend of strategy and subtle power for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh3
• Series: sword_shield

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Darkness Ablaze set, card number 81. It is a Rare card featuring the Psychic-type Mimikyu with the ability Heal Jamming, which prevents your opponent’s Benched Pokémon from being healed. Its attack, Claw Slash, deals 30 damage and costs one Psychic and one Colorless energy.

Ability

• Heal Jamming — prevents your opponent’s Benched Pokémon from being healed.

Attack

• Claw Slash — 30 damage for one Psychic and one Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh3-81,” rarity as Rare, and the distinctive illustration by Ryota Murayama. The card’s regulation mark is D, which helps distinguish it within the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Players should verify current tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain condition and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced this unique Psychic-type Mimikyu with the Heal Jamming ability and a simple but effective Claw Slash attack. The set emphasizes thematic darkness and eerie Pokémon designs, with this card standing out due to its unsettling costume flavor text.