Orbeetle Collector’s Guide (Sword Shield #19)

Character Intro

Orbeetle from the Sword Shield set is a Rare Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon card with 130 HP. It evolves from Dottler, features the ability Bug’s Radar and the attack Brainwave, and is card number 19 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Dottler
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: It emits psychic energy to observe and study what’s around it—and what’s around it can include things over six miles away.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Orbeetle is from the Sword Shield set, numbered 19, and is classified as a Rare card. The release date is unknown.

• Ability — Bug’s Radar: Once per turn, you can look at the top three cards of your opponent’s deck.
• Attack — Brainwave: 90+ damage, plus 30 more for each Psychic Energy attached.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “swsh1” and regulation mark “D.” The card is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with a single retreat cost and no resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card’s legal status in Standard, Expanded, and Unlimited formats is unknown. Its ability to manipulate the opponent’s deck and scalable attack damage make it an interesting strategic option, though its play viability cannot be confirmed without further legality information.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique psychic theme, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduces Orbeetle as a Rare Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with psychic-themed abilities and attacks. The detailed illustration and strategic potential make it a notable inclusion in the set.