Munchlax Unified Minds (sm11-173) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Munchlax is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Unified Minds set, numbered 173. It has 60 HP and features the ability Snack Search. This charming card offers a simple yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Munchlax
• Stage: Basic
• Type: Colorless
• Ability: Snack Search (flip a coin; if heads, put a card from discard pile on top of deck, then turn ends)
• Attacks: None
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: “It hides food under its long fur, but it sometimes forgets about it and causes a stinky disturbance.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image URL: /images/sm11/sm11-173.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Munchlax from the Unified Minds set, card number 173. It is an uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions of this Munchlax card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm11” and card number “173.” The illustrator credit to sowsow is a helpful detail for collectors verifying authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. The card’s unique ability, Snack Search, offers strategic deck recycling but ends the player’s turn immediately, which may influence its play viability.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card from the Sun & Moon series, proper storage in a protective sleeve and a binder is recommended to preserve the artwork and card condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the card’s integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): This set includes Munchlax as a basic Colorless-type Pokémon with a useful ability for deck manipulation. The set is known for featuring a variety of Pokémon with unique abilities and strategic potential. Release date for this set is unknown.