Yamper (Battle Styles 52) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Yamper from the Battle Styles set is a lively Common Pokémon card with 60 HP. It features the ability Ball Search and the attack Flop. This energetic card is number 52 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: This gluttonous Pokémon only assists people with their work because it wants treats. As it runs, it crackles with electricity.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Yamper from the Battle Styles set, card number 52.

• Ability — Ball Search: Allows retrieval of Poké Ball or Great Ball cards from the discard pile when Yamper is played onto the Bench.
• Attack — Flop: Deals 20 damage for two Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code swsh5-52 and the regulation mark E. The card’s artwork by sui and its common rarity further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to recycle Poké Ball cards can support deck consistency, but its low HP and modest damage output limit its competitive viability.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special print variants, standard protective measures apply. Store in a sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the vibrant artwork by sui. Avoid bending or creasing to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Yamper with its Ball Search ability, emphasizing synergy with Poké Ball cards. This set focuses on dynamic battle tactics, and Yamper fits as a supportive Basic Pokémon with a simple attack and useful ability.