Blipbug Collector’s Guide: Battle Styles #17

Character Intro

Blipbug is a Common Pokémon card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 17. With 50 HP and the single attack Stampede, it’s a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Stampede (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: Often found in gardens, this Pokémon has hairs on its body that it uses to assess its surroundings.
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh5
• Card ID: swsh5-17
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Blipbug appears in the Battle Styles expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Common rarity card, numbered 17 in the set, with no evolutions or abilities listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (swsh5), number (17), and illustrator (Masakazu Fukuda). The regulation mark “E” helps place it within the Sword & Shield era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with a delicate illustration, store Blipbug in a protective sleeve to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the card’s vibrant colors and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): Introduced Blipbug as a Basic Grass-type with a simple attack, fitting for early-stage gameplay and collectors seeking foundational Sword & Shield cards.