Pancham (Team Up 81) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pancham from Team Up is a common, number 81 card with 60 HP and the straightforward attack Arm Thrust. Its simplicity makes it an easy, engaging addition to a Sun & Moon–era collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Arm Thrust – Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 40 damage.
• Flavor Text: “There’s no point to the leaf in its mouth, aside from an effort to look cool. It’s mischievous, so it’s not well suited to inexperienced Trainers.”
• Illustrator: Yuka Morii
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Card Number: 81
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Team Up set (sm9). It is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card with no abilities and a single attack, Arm Thrust. The card is identified by number 81 and features artwork by Yuka Morii.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm9,” number 81, and the common rarity symbol. The card’s image is available at /images/sm9/sm9-81.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collectors rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card, standard protective measures such as sleeves and top loaders are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant illustration by Yuka Morii.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set includes Pancham as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and playful flavor text. It fits well into collections focusing on the Sun & Moon era or Fighting-type Pokémon.