Slowbro Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #52

Character Intro

Slowbro from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is an uncommon card with 90 HP. It features the attack Big Yawn, adding a strategic element to gameplay. This card is numbered 52 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Slowpoke)
• Type: Water
• HP: 90
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Big Yawn: Puts both Slowbro and the Defending Pokémon to Sleep, dealing 30 damage.
• Madkinesis: Deals 30 damage plus 20 more for each Psychic Energy attached to Slowbro.
• Flavor Text: “If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.”
• Illustrator: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the HeartGold SoulSilver set printing, card number 52. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants or alternate versions for this Slowbro card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “hgss1-52” and the unique artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

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

To preserve this Slowbro card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area. Keeping it in a temperature-controlled environment will help maintain its color and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set features Slowbro as a Stage 1 Water-type with strategic attacks that combine status effects and damage scaling. It fits well into Water decks that utilize Sleep conditions and Psychic Energy synergy, although its current tournament legality is unknown.