Pineco Collector’s Guide: Vivid Voltage #8

Character Intro

Pineco is a Common Pokémon card from the Vivid Voltage set, numbered 8. It has 60 HP and features the straightforward attack Ram. This modest card fits neatly into many decks with its simple design and reliable stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Pineco card from the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage expansion, card number 8. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Pineco card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “swsh4-8” and the distinctive illustration by Tomokazu Komiya. The card’s subtype is Basic, and it carries the regulation mark “D.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Attacks:
– Ram — deals 10 damage for one Colorless energy.
– Iron Defense — can prevent all damage from attacks during the opponent’s next turn if a coin flip is heads.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): This set introduced a colorful and dynamic Pineco card with simple but effective attacks and a unique flavor text emphasizing its natural growth habits. It fits well in collections focusing on early-stage Pokémon or Grass-type decks.