Garbodor (Fusion Strike 169) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Garbodor from the Fusion Strike set is an Uncommon card numbered 169. It has 120 HP and features the attack Sludge Whirlpool. Alongside Poison Gas, it provides a straightforward, damage-focused game plan.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: The toxic liquid it launches from its right arm is so virulent that it can kill a weakened creature instantly.
• Attacks:
• Poison Gas: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned (30 damage, costs 1 Darkness energy)
• Sludge Whirlpool: 130 damage (costs 2 Darkness and 1 Colorless energy)
• Evolves From: Trubbish
• Illustrator: Misa Tsutsui
• Card Number: 169

Key Printings

This exact printing of Garbodor appears in the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike set, identified by the set code swsh8 and card number 169. It is an Uncommon rarity card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Darkness type, Stage 1 subtype, and the regulation mark E. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh8/swsh8-169.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): This set features Garbodor as a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with a focus on poison and high-damage attacks, fitting the set’s dynamic and strategic gameplay style.