Galarian Darmanitan Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Galarian Darmanitan from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare card numbered 44. With 140 HP and the powerful attack Crushing Headbutt, it’s a striking, robust addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

The key printing of Galarian Darmanitan is Darkness Ablaze, card number 44 (swsh3-44). This Rare card features two attacks:
– Blizzard: 80 damage and 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.
– Crushing Headbutt: 170 damage with a restriction on consecutive use.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. It is identified by set code swsh3-44 and regulation mark D. The Masakazu Fukuda illustration and Water typing help distinguish it from other Darmanitan cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its attacks offer clear strategy:
– Blizzard spreads damage across the board.
– Crushing Headbutt provides high damage at the cost of a usage restriction.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Handle with clean hands and store in a rigid top-loader or binder to safeguard its rarity and illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Galarian Darmanitan as a rare Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a distinctive blizzard-themed design.