Collector’s Guide: Amoonguss (Silver Tempest #12)

Amoonguss Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #12

Character Intro

Amoonguss from the Silver Tempest set is a Rare card with 90 HP. It features the ability Surprise Spores and the attack Hypno Hammer. This card is numbered 12 in its set.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
Silver Tempest 12 Rare 90 GOSSAN
  • Type: Grass
  • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Foongus)
  • Retreat Cost: 3
  • Weakness: Fire ×2
  • Resistance: None
  • Regulation Mark: F
  • Flavor Text: This Pokémon puffs poisonous spores at its foes. If the spores aren’t washed off quickly, they’ll grow into mushrooms wherever they land.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Silver Tempest printing, card number 12, featuring Amoonguss with the ability “Surprise Spores” and the attack “Hypno Hammer.” The ability allows Amoonguss to discard your opponent’s hand if it is discarded from your hand by an opponent’s effect during their turn. The attack deals 50 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this Amoonguss card. It is identified by its set code “swsh12” and card number “12.” The illustrator credited is GOSSAN. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it carries the regulation mark “F.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Amoonguss card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability and status effect attack may offer interesting strategic options in casual or custom formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • Silver Tempest: Introduced this Amoonguss card with a focus on disruptive abilities and status effects, complementing the set’s theme of strategic control and battlefield manipulation.

Amoonguss Silver Tempest 12

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Amoonguss (Silver Tempest) #12

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