Dusclops Collector’s Guide: Brilliant Stars #61

Character Intro

Dusclops from the Brilliant Stars set is an Uncommon card numbered 61. This Pokémon features 90 HP and a distinctive attack called Fade to Black. Its design captures a mysterious aura fitting its ghostly nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Duskull)
• Attack: Fade to Black — Deals 30 damage and Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Dusclops appears in the Brilliant Stars expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is identified as card number 61 and is classified as an Uncommon rarity. The card’s Psychic typing and Stage 1 classification make it a solid mid-evolution choice in Psychic-themed decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Dusclops card. Key identifiers include its set code swsh9, regulation mark F, and the illustrator credit to miki kudo. The card’s unique attack, Fade to Black, and its flavor text about its hollow body also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Dusclops card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use. Its single Psychic energy attack that causes confusion can be tactically useful but is limited by moderate damage and retreat cost.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining sharp edges and vibrant artwork by miki kudo will help retain collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): This set features Dusclops as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique attack that inflicts confusion. It fits well within the set’s theme of powerful and mysterious Pokémon, highlighted by detailed artwork and balanced gameplay stats.