Igglybuff Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #44

Character Intro

Igglybuff from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is an Uncommon Basic Pokémon with 30 HP. It features the charming ability Sweet Sleeping Face and the playful attack Graffiti. This card is numbered 44 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “Its extremely flexible and elastic body makes it bounce continuously—anytime, anywhere.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the HeartGold SoulSilver printing of Igglybuff, card number 44. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

• Poké-Body — Sweet Sleeping Face: Prevents damage while Igglybuff is Asleep.
• Attack — Graffiti: Puts Igglybuff to sleep and increases the defending Pokémon’s attack cost.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Set code: “hgss1”; card number: 44.
• Subtype: Basic; series: HeartGold SoulSilver.
• Regulation mark and release date: unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown.
• Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver (hgss1): Features Igglybuff as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with a unique sleep-related ability and attack, emphasizing strategic play involving status conditions. The card’s simple yet effective design complements the set’s nostalgic theme.