Bramblin Collectors Guide: Temporal Forces #20

Character Intro

Bramblin is a Common Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 20. It has 50 HP and features the attack Spike Sting. This modest card offers straightforward gameplay with its single, sharp attack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Spike Sting (30 damage, costs 2 Colorless Energy)
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: H

Key Printings

The only known printing of Bramblin is from the Temporal Forces set (set code sv5), card number 20. This printing is a common rarity and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are recorded for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sv5-20,” common rarity, and the distinct illustration by Tetsu Kayama. The card’s unique flavor text and single attack “Spike Sting” also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This 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 with no special variants, Bramblin should be stored in a standard protective sleeve to preserve the artwork by Tetsu Kayama. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain card condition, especially since the character itself “loathes getting wet.”

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Bramblin debuts as a simple, low-HP Basic Grass-type with a single attack, Spike Sting. It fits well into beginner decks or collectors focusing on the Scarlet & Violet series.