Marowak (Battle Styles 70) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Marowak from the Battle Styles set is a Rare card with 110 HP. It features the sturdy ability Battle Armor and the dynamic attack Bonemerang. This card is numbered 70 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cubone)
• Ability: Battle Armor — reduces damage taken by 30 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Bonemerang — Flip 2 coins; does 90 damage for each heads
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: They thump their bones rhythmically to communicate among themselves. There are nearly 50 different rhythmic patterns.
• Regulation Mark: E
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Battle Styles” set, card number 70, with a Rare rarity. It features the Fighting type and a unique ability that enhances survivability in battle.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “swsh5,” regulation mark “E,” and the illustrator Narumi Sato’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability “Battle Armor” offers strategic damage reduction, while the “Bonemerang” attack can deal significant damage depending on coin flips.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Marowak with a focus on tactical damage reduction and a high-risk, high-reward attack. This set emphasizes dynamic Fighting-type Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks.