Alolan Marowak Collector’s Guide (Crimson Invasion #12)

Character Intro

Alolan Marowak from the Crimson Invasion set is a Rare Holo card numbered 12. It features 100 HP and a striking attack called Burning Bonemerang. This card’s vibrant design captures the unique essence of Alolan Marowak.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Cubone)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “The bones it possesses were once its mother’s. Its mother’s regrets have become like a vengeful spirit protecting this Pokémon.”
• Attacks:
• Dance of Flames: Attach Fire Energy from your discard pile to your Pokémon based on your opponent’s Energy attachments.
• Burning Bonemerang: Flip 2 coins; does 70 damage for each heads and burns the opponent’s Active Pokémon if at least one is heads.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, Crimson Invasion set, card number 12. It is a Rare Holo variant illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: sm4-12
• Set Code: sm4
• No known alternate printings or promo versions for this exact card.
• No regulation mark is present on this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its play viability and tournament usage are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion: This set introduced Alolan Marowak as a fiery Stage 1 Pokémon with unique attacks that leverage Fire Energy from the discard pile. The card’s rare holo status and Mitsuhiro Arita’s illustration make it a standout collectible in this set.