Venonat Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds (sm10-9)

Character Intro

Venonat from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Common Basic Pokémon numbered 9 with 60 HP. Its straightforward design and simple attack options make it a notable pickup for collectors focusing on this set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Radar Eyes (Grass): Look at the top 7 cards of your deck and put 1 into your hand. Shuffle the rest back.
• Flop (Colorless ×2): Deals 20 damage.
• Flavor Text: Its big eyes are actually clusters of tiny eyes. At night, its kind is drawn by light.
• Illustrator: kirisAki
• Set: Unbroken Bonds (sm10)
• Card Number: 9
• Rarity: Common
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Venonat appears in the Sun & Moon series set Unbroken Bonds with the card code sm10-9. It is a common card featuring Grass typing, which is atypical for Venonat’s usual Poison type, making this printing distinctive.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code sm10, card number 9, and the illustrator kirisAki. The card’s artwork and Grass typing help distinguish it from other Venonat printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Venonat card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its modest HP and simple attacks suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its collectible value as part of the Unbroken Bonds set, keeping it flat and in a cool, dry environment will help maintain its artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set features Venonat as a Grass-type Basic Pokémon with unique attacks like Radar Eyes, emphasizing deck manipulation and modest damage output. The card fits into the set’s theme of strong bonds and strategic play, despite its common rarity and straightforward design.