Suicune – Darkness Ablaze #37 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Suicune from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare Holo card numbered 37. A Basic Water-type with 120 HP, it stands out for its hard-hitting Aurora Loop attack and vivid artwork that captures Suicune’s graceful presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Wave Splash (20 damage, costs 1 Water Energy)
• Aurora Loop (130 damage, costs 2 Water + 1 Colorless Energy; returns 2 Water Energy attached to Suicune to your hand)
• Flavor Text: Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: so-taro
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Darkness Ablaze printing of Suicune, card number 37. It’s a Rare Holo with no evolutions or abilities, offering straightforward Water-type attacks for clean, reliable damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh3,” regulation mark “D,” and so-taro’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain presentation and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Introduced Suicune as a Rare Holo Basic Water-type with solid HP and two Water-based attacks, including a high-damage move that recycles energy. This set emphasizes powerful Water Pokémon with dynamic abilities and striking art.

This Suicune remains a visually appealing and tactically straightforward addition for collectors and fans of Water-type Pokémon alike.