Mantine Collector’s Guide: SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH026

Character Intro

Mantine from the SWSH Black Star Promos set is a sleek Promo card numbered SWSH026. It features 110 HP and a single attack called Wave Splash. A streamlined pickup for collectors focused on promotional releases.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• No resistances
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “If it builds up enough speed swimming, it can jump out above the waves and glide for over 300 feet.”

Key Printings

This exact Mantine printing appears solely in the SWSH Black Star Promos set under the card number SWSH026. It is a Promo rarity card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “swshp,” number “SWSH026,” and its unique promo rarity. The illustrator is listed as “0313,” which may help collectors verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Mantine card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks: “Water Reserve,” which allows searching for up to three Water Energy cards from the deck, and “Wave Splash,” dealing 60 damage for two Water Energy. No abilities or special rules are present.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this promo card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its promo status and unique illustrator credit, maintaining its surface and edges is essential for collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes special promotional cards like this Mantine, designed to highlight unique Pokémon with distinct artwork and gameplay features. The set’s release date is unknown, but it contributes to the diversity of Sword & Shield promotional offerings.