Carkol (Battle Styles 79) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Carkol is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 79. With a sturdy 100 HP and the attack Wild Tackle, it offers a straightforward yet dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Rolycoly)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: By rapidly rolling its legs, it can travel at over 18 mph. The temperature of the flames it breathes exceeds 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Carkol appears in the Battle Styles set as card number 79. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Uta.

Attacks

• Tackle: 50 damage for three Colorless energy.
• Wild Tackle: 100 damage and this Pokémon does 10 damage to itself; costs one Fighting and three Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh5” and the regulation mark “E.” The card is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a retreat cost of 3 and a weakness to Grass-type attacks.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament presence are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration by Uta, maintaining its surface and edges is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Carkol as a fiery, fast-moving Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with balanced HP and impactful attacks, emphasizing aggressive playstyles with a risk-reward mechanic in Wild Tackle.