Bellossom (Neo Genesis 3) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bellossom from Neo Genesis is a Rare Holo, card number 3, with 70 HP and the signature attack Flower Dance. A vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Gloom)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Sweet Nectar: Flip a coin; if heads, remove all damage counters from one of your Pokémon (cost: 1 Grass).
• Flower Dance: 30 damage times the number of Bellossom cards you have in play (cost: 2 Grass + 1 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “Plentiful in the tropics. When it dances, its petals rub together and make a pleasant ringing sound.”
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is Neo Genesis card 3, a Rare Holo illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. No other print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: neo1-3
• Set Code: neo1
• No known alternate printings or promotional versions exist for this exact card.
• The card’s holofoil pattern and illustration style are key identifiers.
• Image reference: /images/neo1/neo1-3.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Flower Dance scales with how many Bellossom you have in play, rewarding a lineup built around multiples of this Pokémon.
• Sweet Nectar provides healing utility that can swing games.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, and store in a stable environment to prevent warping or fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Genesis: Introduces Bellossom as a Stage 2 with healing and scaling damage. A collectible highlight for its rarity and Atsuko Nishida illustration in a cornerstone early expansion featuring many fan-favorite evolutions.