Phanpy Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #77

Character Intro

Phanpy is a Common Pokémon card from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 77. It has 70 HP and features the attack Flail. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection seeking classic Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Resistance: Lightning (-20)
• Attack: Flail — does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Phanpy, costing 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.”
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the HeartGold SoulSilver set printing of Phanpy, card number 77. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed. The card’s single attack, Flail, scales damage based on damage counters, offering variable output.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Phanpy card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “hgss1” and card number 77. The card’s Fighting type and Midori Harada’s illustration style also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, preserving the card’s edges and surface is key to maintaining its condition. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the vibrant illustration. Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures to preserve card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set features Phanpy as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a unique Flail attack. The card’s playful yet powerful flavor text and Midori Harada’s artwork make it a charming addition for collectors focused on this era.