Wobbuffet (Burning Shadows 49) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Wobbuffet from the Burning Shadows set is an uncommon card numbered 49. It has a solid 120 HP, making it a resilient choice in battle. This card features the intriguing attack Shadowy Knot, adding strategic depth to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Shadowy Knot — does 50 damage for each Colorless in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost, requiring three Psychic Energy
• Flavor Text: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
• Illustrator: nagimiso
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Key Printings

This exact printing of Wobbuffet appears in the Burning Shadows set as card number 49. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by nagimiso. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Wobbuffet card. Identifiers include its set code “sm3” and its card number “49” within the Burning Shadows series.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its unique attack, Shadowy Knot, scales damage based on the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost, which can be strategically significant.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct light and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed illustration by nagimiso, maintaining its surface and edges is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: This set features Wobbuffet as a Basic Psychic-type with a distinctive attack that leverages the opponent’s retreat cost. It fits well into thematic decks focusing on disruption and counterattacks.