Carracosta (Unified Minds 45) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Carracosta from Unified Minds is an Uncommon Stage 2 Water-type with 160 HP. It features the Ancient Custom ability and the Aqua Impact attack. This printing is card number 45, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Tirtouga)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Ability: Ancient Custom – negates effects of Pokémon Tool cards attached to opponent’s Pokémon
• Attack: Aqua Impact – base 80 damage plus 20 more for each Colorless in opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Unified Minds Carracosta, card 45, an Uncommon featuring Ancient Custom and Aqua Impact.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented. Identification is straightforward via set code “sm11” and card number 45. The Kouki Saitou illustration and the absence of a regulation mark further distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Ancient Custom disables the effects of opponent’s Pokémon Tool cards.
• Aqua Impact scales damage based on the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost, offering tactical flexibility.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with detailed artwork, maintaining clean surfaces and sharp edges is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Carracosta appears as a Stage 2 Water-type with a unique ability that counters Pokémon Tool cards and a scaling attack, fitting the set’s theme of strategic versatility. The set’s release date is unknown.