Wimpod Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #17

Character Intro

From the Sword & Shield era’s Darkness Ablaze set, Wimpod #17 is a Common with 70 HP and the attack Gnaw and Run. A simple, collector-friendly card, it’s an easy addition to any binder.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Gnaw and Run (10 damage, costs 1 Grass energy, switches with a benched Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: “It’s nature’s cleaner—it eats anything and everything, including garbage and rotten things. The ground near its nest is always clean.”
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh3
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Wimpod from the Darkness Ablaze expansion, card number 17. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, making it a straightforward addition to collectors focusing on Sword & Shield series Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code (swsh3), regulation mark (D), and the illustrator’s signature, MAHOU. The card’s Grass typing and retreat cost of 3 are also notable for identification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Wimpod card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and lack of abilities suggest it is more of a collector’s piece than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage binders are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the vibrant artwork by MAHOU.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Wimpod as a basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique switching attack, emphasizing its role as a nature cleaner. This set focuses on dynamic Pokémon and fiery battles, with Wimpod providing a subtle, tactical option.

This Wimpod printing is a modest yet charming collectible for fans of the Darkness Ablaze set and Grass-type Pokémon enthusiasts.