Dhelmise (Celestial Storm 22) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dhelmise from the Celestial Storm set is a rare card numbered 22. It features 130 HP and a striking attack called Powerful Spin. This card offers a solid presence for collectors seeking robust Pokémon.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Giga Drain (Grass + Colorless): Deals 30 damage and heals Dhelmise by the same amount.
• Powerful Spin (Grass + Grass + Colorless): Deals 130 damage but prevents Dhelmise from attacking next turn.
• Flavor Text: “The soul of seaweed adrift in the waves became reborn as this Pokémon. It maintains itself with new infusions of seabed detritus and seaweed.”
• Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto
• Card Number: 22/168 (Celestial Storm)
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Dhelmise from the Sun & Moon Celestial Storm expansion, identified as card number 22. It is classified as a Rare card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artwork for this specific Dhelmise card. Collectors can identify this card by its set code “sm7” and number 22, along with the distinctive illustration by Kyoko Umemoto.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Dhelmise card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, handling with clean hands and using top-loaders or binders is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Introduced Dhelmise as a Basic Grass-type with strong offensive capabilities balanced by a retreat cost of 3 and a significant Fire weakness. The set features a blend of sea and plant-themed Pokémon, with this card standing out due to its thematic flavor text and detailed illustration.