Dunsparce Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #137

Character Intro

Dunsparce is a Common, 60 HP Basic from Darkness Ablaze (#137). With Final Dig and Ram, it offers straightforward play and a subtle disruptive angle for casual decks.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Final Dig — If Dunsparce is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent’s attack, discard the top 2 cards of your opponent’s deck.
• Attack: Ram — Deals 20 damage for one Colorless energy.
• Flavor Text: “When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky.”
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh3

Key Printings

Focus: Darkness Ablaze Dunsparce (#137, Common), illustrated by Kazuma Koda, featuring Final Dig and Ram.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers: set code “swsh3,” regulation mark “D,” and card number 137. Artwork and layout match the Darkness Ablaze style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited. Final Dig can disrupt opponents by discarding cards from their deck when Dunsparce is Knocked Out, giving it situational value in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Use sleeves and top loaders to preserve condition. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the card’s artwork and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): A Basic Colorless Pokémon with an ability that mills the opponent upon being Knocked Out—fitting for Sword & Shield era collections and light disruption strategies.