Slowking (Burning Shadows 48) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Slowking from the Burning Shadows set is a rare card numbered 48. It features a sturdy 120 HP and a single attack called Unarmed. This card offers a straightforward yet solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slowpoke)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Slowking appears in the Burning Shadows set, numbered 48. It features two attacks: “Drift Ashore,” which allows searching your deck for any card, and “Unarmed,” a powerful 110-damage attack that can ignore energy costs if you have no cards in hand.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sm3” and the card number 48. The illustrator credit goes to Eri Yamaki. The card’s image can be found at /images/sm3/sm3-48.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: This set includes Slowking as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 card, emphasizing strategic deck searching and powerful attacks that reward hand management. The set’s artwork and design highlight Slowking’s intellectual prowess and psychic abilities.