Purrloin Collector’s Guide: Shining Legends #48

Character Intro

Purrloin is a Common card from the Shining Legends set, numbered 48. This Basic Darkness-type Pokémon has 60 HP and features Tail Rap alongside Scratch—a sleek, straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20

Key Printings

This exact printing of Purrloin appears in the Sun & Moon series set “Shining Legends” with the set code sm35. It is a Common rarity card numbered 48 in the set.

Attacks:
– Scratch — 10 damage for one Colorless energy.
– Tail Rap — requires Darkness and Colorless energy; flip two coins, this attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code sm35-48 and the illustrator Naoyo Kimura. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm35/sm35-48.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. No additional tournament or play notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with moderate play value, preserve the artwork by storing it in a protective sleeve. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to maintain condition. With no known variants, condition is a key factor for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Legends (sm35): Introduced Purrloin as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a focus on deceptive tactics and claw attacks. This set highlights Purrloin’s sneaky nature through both flavor text and attack mechanics.