Zangoose (Cosmic Eclipse 173) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Zangoose from the Cosmic Eclipse set is an uncommon card numbered 173. It has 100 HP and features the striking attack Brutal Edge. This card offers a solid presence for collectors seeking vibrant gameplay options.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Corkscrew Punch (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Brutal Edge (20+ damage, 2 Colorless energies; does 10 more damage for each damage counter on the opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: It has feuded with Seviper for many generations. Its sharp claws are its biggest weapons.
• Set: Cosmic Eclipse (sm12)
• Card Number: 173
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Cosmic Eclipse set printing of Zangoose, card number 173. It is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with a unique attack that scales damage based on the opponent’s damage counters, making it tactically interesting.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm12,” card number 173, and the illustrator tetsuya koizumi. The card’s artwork and layout are consistent with the Cosmic Eclipse series style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in casual or other formats is not specified.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining the artwork’s vibrancy and the card’s edges will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set features Zangoose as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with a focus on claw-based attacks and a damage-scaling mechanic. The card fits well into decks that can capitalize on weakening the opponent’s Active Pokémon before striking with Brutal Edge.