Basculin (Unified Minds 43) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Basculin from the Unified Minds set is an Uncommon card numbered 43. It has 80 HP and includes the straightforward attack Tackle. This card offers a solid, no-frills addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “Savage, violent Pokémon, red and blue Basculin are always fighting each other over territory.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Basculin is from the Unified Minds set (sm11), card number 43.

Attacks

• Swarming Bites: Deals 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon for each Basculin you have in play.
• Tackle: Deals 20 damage.
• Energy requirements: Neither attack requires special energy beyond Colorless.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sm11-43 and the illustrator SATOSHI NAKAI. The card has no abilities and no evolutions.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid illustration and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Basculin appears as an Uncommon Basic Water-type Pokémon with a focus on aggressive bench attacks through “Swarming Bites,” reflecting its territorial nature described in the flavor text.