Diggersby Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #215

Character Intro

Diggersby from Fusion Strike is an Uncommon, 140 HP Colorless Stage 1 that emphasizes straightforward offense. Its moveset—highlighted by Take Down—offers reliable damage output backed by a bulky stat line.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bunnelby)
• HP: 140
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Hammer In — 80 damage, costs 3 Colorless energy
• Take Down — 150 damage, costs 4 Colorless energy; this attack also deals 30 damage to Diggersby itself
• Flavor Text: The fur on its belly retains heat exceptionally well. People used to make heavy winter clothing from fur shed by this Pokémon.
• Illustrator: MAHOU
• Card Number: 215
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: E
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Set Code: swsh8
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Diggersby appears in the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike expansion, identified as card number 215. It features artwork by MAHOU and is classified as an Uncommon card. The card’s solid HP and high retreat cost reflect its bulky nature.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are documented for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code (swsh8), number (215), and regulation mark (E). The card’s Colorless type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and self-damaging attack may influence deck-building strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition helps retain collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduces Diggersby as a durable Colorless Stage 1 Pokémon focused on raw power and endurance, with two straightforward attacks and flavor text emphasizing its heat-retaining fur.