Basculin Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #70

Character Intro

Basculin from the Fusion Strike set is a common Basic Rapid Strike Pokémon with 80 HP. Its attack, Swarm the Wound, gives it a scaling damage profile that can pressure weakened foes. This card is number 70 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Flavor Text: Known for their violence, these Pokémon have the most fights with schools of red-striped Basculin.
• Attack: Swarm the Wound (Water + Colorless) — Deals 30+ damage, with 10 more damage for each damage counter on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Illustrator: Souichirou Gunjima
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh8
• Set Name: Fusion Strike
• Rarity: Common
• Print Variants: None known

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Fusion Strike printing, card number 70. It is a common Rapid Strike Basic Pokémon card. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Basculin card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh8” and regulation mark “E,” useful for verifying authenticity and edition.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown; this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending and extreme temperatures to preserve condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduced Basculin as a Basic Rapid Strike Pokémon with an attack that scales based on the opponent’s damage counters. The set emphasizes dynamic strategies with Rapid and Single Strike mechanics.