Poké Maniac (Unified Minds 236) Collectors Guide

Overview

Poké Maniac is a Rare Ultra card from the Unified Minds set, numbered 236. With its distinctive design and thematic appeal by Hitoshi Ariga, it’s a standout Supporter that adds character to any Unified Minds-focused collection.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm11-236
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Series: sun_moon
• Set Code: sm11
• Rules: Search your deck for up to 3 Pokémon that have a Retreat Cost of exactly 4, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).

Key Printings

Known specifically from the Unified Minds set as card 236. It does not evolve from any Pokémon and features no attacks or abilities, focusing solely on its Supporter effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code (sm11) and its rarity classification as a Rare Ultra. The illustrator Hitoshi Ariga provides a recognizable artistic style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its primary function is to facilitate deck searching for Pokémon with a retreat cost of exactly 4, making it a tactical Supporter choice in casual or specialized decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Rare Ultra card, Poké Maniac should be stored in protective sleeves and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its condition. Given its unknown release date and rarity, maintaining its mint state could be valuable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Poké Maniac appears as a Supporter card with a unique deck-searching rule, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. It adds strategic options for retreat-cost-specific Pokémon retrieval but lacks HP, attacks, or abilities, emphasizing its supportive role.