Honedge (Battle Styles 105) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Honedge is a common Pokémon card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 105. It features 60 HP and a single attack, Ambush. Its straightforward design makes it a solid choice for collectors focusing on this dynamic set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Ambush (10+ damage; flip a coin to add 30 more damage)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: The blue eye on the sword’s handguard is the true body of Honedge. With its old cloth, it drains people’s lives away.
• Image URL: /images/swsh5/swsh5-105.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Honedge appears in the Battle Styles expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Common rarity card, numbered 105, illustrated by sowsow, and features regulation mark E.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by set code “swsh5-105” and the Battle Styles set symbol. Additional identifiers include its Metal typing, Basic stage, and the Ambush attack with a coin-flip mechanic.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its simple attack and low HP make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive choice.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store this Honedge in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity and unknown release date, keeping it in mint condition could enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Honedge as a Basic Metal-type with a coin-flip attack, Ambush. The set carries regulation mark E and includes this card as number 105, illustrated by sowsow. The flavor text adds a mysterious note to the set’s lineup.