Sizzlipede Collectors Guide: Sword & Shield #38

Character Intro

Sizzlipede is a Common Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield set, numbered 38. It has 70 HP and a single attack, Relentless Flames. With vibrant artwork and straightforward gameplay, it makes a clean addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: It stores flammable gas in its body and uses it to generate heat. The yellow sections on its belly get particularly hot.
• Attack: Relentless Flames — Flip a coin until you get tails; this attack does 40 damage for each heads.
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

The key printing of Sizzlipede is from the Sword & Shield base set, card number 38. This Common rarity card is a Basic Pokémon with a single attack that can potentially deal escalating damage based on coin flips.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is identified by its set code “swsh1” and card number 38. The illustrator credited is Kouki Saitou. The regulation mark on the card is “D,” which helps identify its release period within the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges where wear is most common.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword & Shield (swsh1): The debut set for Sizzlipede, featuring it as a Basic Fire-type with a unique coin-flip attack mechanic. This set introduced many new Pokémon and mechanics, with Sizzlipede fitting into early-stage Fire-type strategies.