Venipede Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows (sm3-56)

Character Intro

Venipede is a Common Pokémon card from the Burning Shadows set, numbered 56. It has 70 HP and features the attack Venoshock. A vivid Yukiko Baba illustration pairs with a simple, effective move set for an easy addition to any Sun & Moon-era collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Bug Bite (10 damage, costs 1 Psychic Energy)
• Venoshock (20+ damage, costs 2 Colorless Energy; does 40 more damage if opponent’s Active Pokémon is Poisoned)
• Flavor Text: It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact Venipede card appears in the Burning Shadows set as card number 56. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Psychic type, Basic stage, and the illustrator Yukiko Baba. The card’s set code is sm3, and it features the attacks Bug Bite and Venoshock.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Venoshock rewards Poison-based strategies; pair it with effects that Poison the opponent’s Active Pokémon to capitalize on the damage boost.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and surface. Avoid bending or scratching to keep condition—and value—intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Includes Venipede as a Common Basic Pokémon with Psychic typing, straightforward attacks, and a retreat cost of 2—well-suited to early-stage decks or Sun & Moon-era collections. The set’s overall theme and release date for this card remain unknown.