Aipom (Cosmic Eclipse 169) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Aipom from Cosmic Eclipse is a Common, Colorless Basic with 60 HP, numbered 169. It features the lively ability Scampering Tail and the straightforward attack Tail Smack—an agile, disruptive pick that adds charm to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Scampering Tail — Once per turn, before attacking, you may put the top card of your opponent’s deck on the bottom without looking.
• Attack: Tail Smack — Deals 20 damage, costs two Colorless energy.
• Flavor Text: “As it did more and more with its tail, its hands became clumsy. It makes its nest high in the treetops.”
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Set Code: sm12
• Card Number: 169
• Rarity: Common
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Aipom appears only in the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12), numbered 169. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm12,” card number 169, and Miki Tanaka’s distinctive artwork. The unique ability Scampering Tail further distinguishes it from other Aipom cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to subtly disrupt the opponent’s deck may offer niche strategic value in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Though a Common, it benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value, especially with Miki Tanaka’s detailed artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduced this Basic Aipom with the Scampering Tail ability and a simple Tail Smack attack—playful yet tactical for the Colorless lineup. The set’s cosmic theme contrasts with Aipom’s treetop habitat, making it a charming inclusion.

This printing of Aipom blends a strategic ability with appealing art, making it a noteworthy addition to any Sun & Moon collection.