Dusknoir Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #53

Character Intro

Dusknoir is a Rare Holo from the Burning Shadows set, numbered 53, with 150 HP. It features the ability Dark Invitation and the attack Mind Jack—an evocative, control-oriented design that stands out in a collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Dusclops
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Ability: Dark Invitation — Allows you to reveal your opponent’s hand and place a Basic Pokémon from it onto their Bench with 3 damage counters.
• Attack: Mind Jack — Deals 30 damage plus 30 more for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Key Printings

This printing is from the Burning Shadows set, card number 53. It is a Rare Holo illustrated by nagimiso. The card is a Stage 2 Psychic-type with a notable ability and a damage-scaling attack.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include the set code “sm3” and the card ID “sm3-53.”
• The card’s image can be found at /images/sm3/sm3-53.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve to preserve the holo finish and overall condition.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Features Dusknoir as a rare holo Stage 2 Psychic-type with a unique ability that manipulates the opponent’s Bench and a powerful attack that scales with the opponent’s Benched Pokémon. The design and mechanics reflect its ghostly theme and strategic potential.