Granbull Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #116

Character Intro

Granbull from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare card with 120 HP. It features the ability Dig Up and the attack Bite. This card is numbered 116 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Snubbull)
• HP: 120
• Rarity: Rare
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Although it’s popular with young people, Granbull is timid and sensitive, so it’s totally incompetent as a watchdog.
• Illustrator: Akira Komayama

Key Printings

This exact printing of Granbull appears in the Fusion Strike set, card number 116. It features the ability “Dig Up,” which allows you to retrieve up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards from your discard pile when evolving Granbull from your hand. Its sole attack, “Bite,” deals 90 damage for three Colorless Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh8” and regulation mark “E.” The card is visually distinguished by Akira Komayama’s artwork and the Psychic-type color scheme. The card ID is swsh8-116.

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

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique artwork, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: Granbull #116 is a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a useful ability to recover Pokémon Tool cards and a solid 90-damage attack. It fits well into decks that utilize Tool cards and benefits from its moderate HP and retreat cost.