Ferroseed (Team Up 102) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ferroseed is a Common Pokémon card from the Team Up set (sm9), numbered 102. With 60 HP and the attack Continuous Tumble, it’s a straightforward, chance-driven inclusion for Sun & Moon era collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attack: Continuous Tumble — Flip a coin until tails; does 20 damage per heads.
• Flavor Text: It absorbs the iron it finds in the rock while clinging to the ceiling. It shoots spikes when in danger.
• Illustrator: Shigenori Negishi
• Set Code: sm9
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon Team Up set, numbered 102. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, centered on a single Metal-type attack that can deal variable damage.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Identify it by set code “sm9,” card number 102, and Shigenori Negishi’s artwork. The retreat cost of 3 and Psychic resistance also help distinguish this version.

Legality & Play Notes

The card’s legality status is unknown. According to the provided data, it is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Continuous Tumble’s coin-flip mechanic introduces high variance that can shape how it’s used in play.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain condition and value, protect edges and surface with sleeves, and store away from moisture and direct sunlight. This helps preserve the artwork and overall card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Features Ferroseed as a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with a coin-flip attack. It fits neatly into Sun & Moon era and Metal-type themed collections. The set’s release date is unknown, but this is a representative common from the period.