Galarian Weezing Collector’s Guide (Chilling Reign #96)

Character Intro

Galarian Weezing from the Chilling Reign set is a Rare card numbered 96 with 130 HP. It features the ability Energy Factory and the attack Suffocating Gas. This card offers a strategic blend of defense and disruption for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Koffing)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Energy Factory — Enhances basic Darkness Energy attached to Weezing Pokémon
• Attack: Suffocating Gas — Deals 50 damage, costs Darkness + Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “Long ago, during a time when droves of factories fouled the air with pollution, Weezing changed into this form for some reason.”
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Chilling Reign set, card number 96. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Miki Tanaka. The card’s unique ability, Energy Factory, allows basic Darkness Energy attached to Weezing Pokémon to provide double Darkness Energy, but only one such ability can be applied at a time.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh6-96” and the distinctive illustration style of Miki Tanaka. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 1 subtype further help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its playability in other formats or casual play is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Galarian Weezing in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to keep its rare status intact. Proper storage will help maintain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Galarian Weezing as a rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique Energy Factory ability and a thematic connection to industrial pollution. This set highlights atmospheric and thematic Pokémon designs, with Galarian Weezing standing out due to its evocative flavor text and strong HP.