Hippowdon Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #94

Character Intro

Darkness Ablaze Hippowdon (#94) is a Rare Stage 1 Fighting-type with a sturdy 150 HP and the powerful Land Crush attack. It offers a solid presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Hippopotas)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: Stones can get stuck in the ports on their bodies. Dwebble help dislodge such stones, so Hippowdon look after these Pokémon.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series as a Rare card numbered 94. It features two attacks:
– Triple Smash: Deals 80 damage per heads flipped on three coins.
– Land Crush: A straightforward 150 damage attack.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “swsh3-94,” Fighting type, and the illustrator KEIICHIRO ITO. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh3/swsh3-94.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Hippowdon in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, handle with care to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Hippowdon appears as a rare Fighting-type Stage 1 card with strong attacks and a high retreat cost, emphasizing its tank-like durability and offensive potential.