Rockruff (Guardians Rising 73) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rockruff is a Common Fighting-type Pokémon from the Guardians Rising set, numbered 73. With 60 HP and the attack Wild Kick, it’s a straightforward pickup for collectors seeking Guardians Rising staples.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attacks:
• Corner: Prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn (cost: 1 Fighting energy).
• Wild Kick: Deals 30 damage but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing (cost: 2 Colorless energies).
• Flavor Text: “It’s considered to be a good Pokémon for beginners because of its friendliness, but its disposition grows rougher as it grows up.”
• Evolves From: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rockruff appears in the Guardians Rising set, identified by card number 73. It is a Common rarity card featuring Fighting-type attributes and no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, 60 HP, and the illustrator Naoki Saito. The card’s retreat cost is 1, and it has a weakness to Grass-type attacks.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or beginner decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Naoki Saito.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising: Introduced Rockruff as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a beginner-friendly design. This set does not provide a regulation mark or release date for this card.