Skorupi (Unified Minds 82) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Skorupi is a Common Pokémon card from the Unified Minds set, numbered 82. It has 70 HP and features the attack Bug Bite. This card offers straightforward gameplay with its simple yet effective move.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Knock Off (Discard a random card from your opponent’s hand; costs 2 Colorless)
• Bug Bite (40 damage; costs 3 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “It grips prey with its tail claws and injects poison. It tenaciously hangs on until the poison takes.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Skorupi appears in the Sun & Moon series, specifically in the Unified Minds set, card number 82. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sm11-82” and the illustrator Ken Sugimori’s signature art style. The card’s Psychic type and Basic stage classification further aid in recognition.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay utility is limited by its modest HP and straightforward attacks, but it may hold collector interest due to its classic illustration and unique flavor text.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it features detailed artwork by Ken Sugimori. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term care.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Features Skorupi as a Common Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with two simple but effective attacks. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon roster and strong artwork contributions from Ken Sugimori. This card fits well within the set’s theme of psychic and fighting-type Pokémon synergy.