Grubbin Collector’s Guide: Crown Zenith Printing

Overview

Grubbin is a Common Pokémon card from the Crown Zenith set, numbered 15. It has 70 HP and features the attack Surprise Attack. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Regulation Mark: E
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Energize: Attach a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
• Surprise Attack: Flip a coin; if tails, the attack does nothing. Deals 50 damage if successful.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Crown Zenith printing of Grubbin, card number 15, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It is classified as a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Grubbin card. It is identified by its set code “swsh12pt5” and card number 15. The card features a Grass-type symbol and a regulation mark “E” indicating its intended play format at release.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Grubbin card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and moderate HP make it more suitable for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration by Atsuko Nishida and maintain card condition, store this Grubbin card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a Common rarity and may be more widely available but still valuable to collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crown Zenith: This set features Grubbin as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with practical abilities like Energize and a coin-flip-based attack, Surprise Attack. The card’s flavor text highlights its natural behavior, adding character depth to the collection. The set’s artwork and design maintain a consistent style that appeals to fans of the Sword & Shield series.