Morpeko (Battle Styles 98) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Morpeko from the Battle Styles set is an Uncommon Basic Darkness-type card numbered 98. It has 80 HP and features the attack Hangry Tackle—a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Hunger hormones affect its temperament. Until its hunger is appeased, it gets up to all manner of evil deeds.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Morpeko appears in the Sword & Shield Battle Styles set as card number 98. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by NC Empire. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Morpeko card. It can be identified by its Darkness type, Basic stage, and the set code “swsh5-98.”

Attacks

• Gather Food: Retrieves an Item card from the discard pile.
• Hangry Tackle: Deals increased damage if you have no cards in hand.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As an Uncommon card from the Battle Styles set, preserving the sharpness of the NC Empire illustration and the card’s edges is important for maintaining collector value. Store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent fading and warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): This set introduced Morpeko with a focus on its hunger-driven temperament and unique Darkness-type attacks. The card is a Basic Pokémon with moderate HP and a retreat cost of 1, fitting well into thematic decks that leverage discard pile recovery and conditional attack boosts.