Whirlipede Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #57

Character Intro

Whirlipede from the Burning Shadows set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 90 HP. It features the attack Rollout. This card is numbered 57 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Venipede)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Flavor Text: Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Burning Shadows set printing, card number 57. It is an Uncommon card featuring Whirlipede with two attacks: Spin Turn, which allows switching with a Benched Pokémon while dealing 30 damage, and Rollout, dealing 60 damage. The card has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. Identifiers include the set code “sm3” and the card ID “sm3-57.” The illustrator is SATOSHI NAKAI, and the card’s Psychic typing and Stage 1 subtype help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its retreat cost of 3 and Psychic weakness should be considered when building decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining sharp edges and vibrant colors will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set includes Whirlipede as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with solid HP and two straightforward attacks. It fits well into thematic decks focusing on evolution lines from Venipede.