Trubbish Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #168

Character Intro

Trubbish from Fusion Strike is a Common (#168) with 70 HP and the attack Super Poison Breath—a straightforward pickup for collectors focusing on the Fusion Strike series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Call for Family: Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench, then shuffle your deck (cost: Darkness).
• Super Poison Breath: Deals 20 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: Darkness, Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon was born from a bag stuffed with trash. Galarian Weezing relish the fumes belched by Trubbish.”
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Fusion Strike printing of Trubbish (#168), a Common with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Trubbish card. It is identified by its set code “swsh8” and card number 168. The illustrator credit goes to Shibuzoh., and it features the Darkness type and Basic subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its utility lies in bench setup and poisoning opponents, but competitive viability is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: Introduced as part of the Sword & Shield series, this set includes Trubbish as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with bench support and poison capabilities. The set’s theme revolves around strategic fusion and synergy, with Trubbish contributing to early game board development.