Baltoy (Battle Styles 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Baltoy from the Battle Styles set is a common Pokémon card numbered 57. It features a modest 60 HP and a single attack called Self-Destruct. This straightforward design makes it a practical addition to many collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attack: Self-Destruct (60 damage; also deals 60 damage to itself)
• Flavor Text: “It was discovered in ancient ruins. While moving, it constantly spins. It stands on one foot even when asleep.”
• Illustrator: sui
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh5
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Card ID: swsh5-57
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Baltoy appears in the Battle Styles expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Common rarity card numbered 57 in the set. The card features artwork by sui, capturing Baltoy’s spinning motion and balanced stance.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Psychic type, Basic stage, and the unique Self-Destruct attack that damages both opponent and itself. The regulation mark “E” and set code “swsh5” help confirm its exact printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its single attack, Self-Destruct, deals significant damage but also harms Baltoy itself, making it a risky choice in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve the artwork by sui. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant colors and prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): This set introduced Baltoy as a Basic Psychic-type with a distinctive Self-Destruct attack. The card fits the set’s theme of dynamic battle tactics and features consistent regulation mark “E” branding.