Phione Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #57

Character Intro

Phione from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare card numbered 57 with 70 HP. It features the ability Whirlpool Suction and the attack Rain Splash. This card combines strategic potential with a sleek aquatic design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Ability: Whirlpool Suction — Once per turn, if Phione is on your Bench, you may switch your opponent’s Active Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon. Then discard all cards attached to Phione and place it on the bottom of your deck.
• Attack: Rain Splash — Deals 10 damage with a single Water energy.
• Flavor Text: “When the water warms, they inflate the flotation sac on their heads and drift languidly on the sea in packs.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Phione from the Sun & Moon Cosmic Eclipse expansion, card number 57. It is a Rare card and features artwork by AKIRA EGAWA.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are documented for this card. Identifiers include the set code sm12 and card number 57. The card is a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic” and carries the Water type symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status for this printing is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Play note: Whirlpool Suction offers board-position disruption by forcing an opponent’s switch, after which Phione tucks itself to the bottom of your deck.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Rare Phione card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown legality, it is best suited for collectors who appreciate detailed illustrations and unique abilities.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set includes Phione as a Rare Basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique ability that can disrupt your opponent’s board state. The set is known for its diverse Water-type cards and detailed artwork by AKIRA EGAWA.