Rowlet Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #11

Character Intro

Rowlet from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Common card numbered 11 with 50 HP. Featuring the Sky Circus ability and Wind Shard attack, it’s a simple, engaging pickup for collectors and casual players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Sky Circus — If you played Bird Keeper from your hand this turn, ignore all Energy in this Pokémon’s attack costs.
• Attack: Wind Shard — Deals 60 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (no Weakness or Resistance applied).
• Flavor Text: At a distance, it launches its sharp feathers while flying about. If the enemy gets too close, Rowlet switches tactics and delivers vicious kicks.
• Illustrator: HYOGONOSUKE

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rowlet appears in the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 11. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE. The card’s regulation mark is D, and it belongs to the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “swsh3-11” and the Darkness Ablaze set symbol. The image of this card is available at /images/swsh3/swsh3-11.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to ignore energy costs when Bird Keeper is played makes it situationally useful, but its low HP and single attack limit its standalone competitive viability.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card, Rowlet from Darkness Ablaze should be stored in protective sleeves to prevent edge wear and surface scratches. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the vibrant illustration by HYOGONOSUKE. Proper storage in a binder or card box will maintain its condition for collection or casual play.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: This set features Rowlet as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique ability that interacts with Bird Keeper. It showcases early-stage tactical options within the Sword & Shield series but is not currently tournament-legal.