Whirlipede Collector’s Guide: Chilling Reign #106

Character Intro

Whirlipede from the Chilling Reign set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Pokémon card with 90 HP and the attack Rolling Tackle. It is card number 106 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Venipede)
• Attacks:
• Poison Sting: Poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon and deals 20 damage.
• Rolling Tackle: Deals 50 damage with a cost of Darkness and two Colorless energies.
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Illustrator: hatachu
• Flavor Text: “It is usually motionless, but when attacked, it rotates at high speed and then crashes into its opponent.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Chilling Reign expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is an Uncommon card, numbered 106, with artwork by hatachu that vividly captures Whirlipede’s defensive spinning motion.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh6-106,” the Darkness type symbol, and Regulation Mark “E.” Its retreat cost of 3 and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining clean surfaces and sharp edges helps preserve long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Whirlipede as a solid Stage 1 Darkness-type with a balance of status effect and damage-dealing attacks. The set emphasizes strategic play with evolving Pokémon and diverse energy costs.

This Whirlipede card is a noteworthy collectible for fans of the Sword & Shield series and those interested in Poison and Darkness-type Pokémon.