Shiinotic Collector’s Guide: Ultra Prism #93

Character Intro

Shiinotic from the Ultra Prism set is a Rare card with 100 HP. It features the ability Illuminate and the attack Flickering Spores. This card is numbered 93 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Morelull)
• Ability: Illuminate — allows searching your deck for a Fairy Pokémon once per turn.
• Attack: Flickering Spores — puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep and deals 30 damage.
• Weakness: Metal (×2)
• Resistance: Darkness (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This exact printing of Shiinotic appears in the Ultra Prism set, numbered 93 and classified as a Rare card. The card’s artwork by kawayoo captures the Pokémon’s mystical forest habitat, emphasizing its glowing spores.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm5-93,” Fairy type, and the unique ability Illuminate. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm5/sm5-93.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to search for Fairy Pokémon and put opponents to Sleep can offer strategic advantages in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, handle with clean hands and avoid bending to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): Introduces Shiinotic as a Rare Stage 1 Fairy-type with a useful deck-searching ability and a sleep-inducing attack, adding tactical depth to Fairy decks.

This Shiinotic card is a fascinating piece for collectors interested in Fairy-type Pokémon and the Ultra Prism series.