Thievul Collector’s Guide: Evolving Skies #105

Character Intro

Thievul from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Pokémon card numbered 105 with 100 HP. It features the intriguing ability Fumbling Hands and a striking attack called Tail Smack. This card offers a blend of tactical potential and vivid design for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Nickit)
• Ability: Fumbling Hands — When you evolve this Pokémon from your hand, both players may shuffle their hands into their decks and draw 4 cards if any cards were put on the bottom.
• Attack: Tail Smack — Deals 60 damage for two Colorless energy.
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Evolving Skies set, card number 105. It is a Rare card illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto, featuring the unique Fumbling Hands ability and the Tail Smack attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code swsh7 and the card number 105. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh7/swsh7-105.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Play notes: Fumbling Hands affects both players’ hands upon evolving from hand, while Tail Smack provides straightforward 60-for-two Colorless damage with a manageable Retreat Cost of 1.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the 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 protect it during handling or transport.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduced Thievul as a Rare Darkness-type Stage 1 evolution with a disruptive ability that impacts both players’ hands, adding strategic depth to deck management.