Cubone (Battle Styles 69) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Cubone is a Common Pokémon card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 69. It has 70 HP and includes the straightforward attack Headbutt. This card offers a simple yet classic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: It wears its mother’s skull on its head, so no one knows what its bare face looks like. However, it’s clear that it’s always crying.
• Illustrator: You Iribi
• Image URL: /images/swsh5/swsh5-69.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Battle Styles set of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Common rarity card numbered 69.

• Attacks:
• “Beat” — deals 10 damage for one Fighting Energy
• “Headbutt” — deals 30 damage for one Fighting and one Colorless Energy

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code “swsh5-69,” Fighting type, and the illustrator You Iribi. The card’s regulation mark is E, which helps place it within the Sword & Shield Battle Styles release.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack structure and low HP make it more suitable for casual play or collectors rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Cubone as a Basic Fighting-type with a unique emotional flavor text and straightforward attacks. This set emphasizes dynamic battle mechanics but Cubone remains a simple, reliable Basic Pokémon within it.

This guide covers the exact printing of Cubone from Battle Styles, providing collectors and players with essential details for identification and care.