Carnivine (Battle Styles 9) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Carnivine from the Battle Styles set is an uncommon card numbered 9 with 110 HP. It features the attack Triple Whip, offering a straightforward yet effective option in battle. The art captures Carnivine’s distinctive look with vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: It binds itself to trees in marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down.
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Key Printings

This exact printing of Carnivine appears in the Battle Styles expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is card number 9 in the set and carries an Uncommon rarity.

• Big Bite: Deals 30 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during the opponent’s next turn.
• Triple Whip: Can deal up to 180 damage depending on coin flips.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “swsh5” and the card number 9. The regulation mark “E” helps distinguish it within the Sword & Shield era. The illustrator AKIRA EGAWA’s signature art style is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its Rapid Strike subtype and unique attacks may appeal to collectors and casual players interested in thematic decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Uncommon card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Avoid excessive handling to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): Carnivine appears as a Basic, Rapid Strike Grass-type Pokémon with a focus on controlling opponent movement and dealing variable damage through coin flips. This set emphasizes dynamic battle tactics, and Carnivine fits into this theme with its disruptive Big Bite attack.