Sunkern (Silver Tempest 5) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sunkern is a Common Pokémon card from the Silver Tempest set, numbered 5. It has a modest 40 HP and features the attack Seed Bomb. This card offers a straightforward addition for collectors focusing on early-stage Pokémon.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Attack: Seed Bomb (20 damage, costs two Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: “It lives by drinking only dewdrops from under the leaves of plants. It is said that it eats nothing else.”
• Regulation Mark: F

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Silver Tempest set, card number 5. It features a single attack, Seed Bomb, which deals 20 damage for two Colorless Energy. The card is classified as Common rarity and has no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh12-5” and the regulation mark “F.” The illustration by Saya Tsuruta and the card’s simple layout further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional rules or abilities affect its play.

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 still valuable to collectors who appreciate the Silver Tempest set or Saya Tsuruta’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest: This set includes the Sunkern card as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with modest HP and a straightforward attack. It fits well into collections focusing on early-stage Pokémon or the Silver Tempest series.