Bibarel (SWSH188) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bibarel from the SWSH Black Star Promos set is a 120 HP Promo card (SWSH188) featuring the Industrious Incisors ability and the Tail Smash attack. Its artwork highlights Bibarel’s characteristic industrious nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bidoof)
• Ability: Industrious Incisors — Once during your turn, you may draw cards until you have 5 cards in your hand.
• Attack: Tail Smash — Costs three Colorless energy; flip a coin, if tails, the attack does nothing; deals 100 damage if successful.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is a promo card from the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set, identified by the number SWSH188. It features a unique ability that supports card draw and a powerful but risky attack, Tail Smash. The card’s rarity is Promo, making it a special collectible outside of regular expansion sets.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swshp,” number “SWSH188,” and the illustrator credit to Misa Tsutsui. The card’s market references include the query “Bibarel SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH188.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in tournaments is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

As a promo card, Bibarel SWSH188 should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant illustration by Misa Tsutsui. Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain card condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes special promotional cards like Bibarel SWSH188, which highlight unique abilities and attacks not commonly found in main expansion sets. The promos often feature striking artwork and are prized by collectors for their rarity and distinctiveness.