Spinarak (Darkness Ablaze 102) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Spinarak from the Darkness Ablaze set is a common card numbered 102. It has 60 HP and features the attacks Hang Down and Sting. This modest Pokémon offers straightforward gameplay for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Spinarak
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• HP: 60
• Attacks:
• Hang Down (10 damage, costs 1 Darkness energy)
• Sting (20 damage, costs 1 Darkness + 1 Colorless energy)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: Although the poison from its fangs isn’t that strong, it’s potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.
• Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto
• Set Code: swsh3
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series. Identified by card number 102 and Common rarity, it features artwork and layout consistent with the set’s standard style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Spinarak card. It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions printed on this card. The regulation mark “D,” Darkness typing, and illustrator credit to Kyoko Umemoto help distinguish this entry within the Sword & Shield era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and simple attacks make it better suited to casual play or set completion.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store this card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a common, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Spinarak appears as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with modest HP and simple attacks. Its common rarity supports set completion while contributing to the expansion’s dark-and-fiery theme.