Bewear (Cosmic Eclipse 182) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bewear from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a rare Pokémon card numbered 182. It features 120 HP and the ability Carry and Run, complemented by the attack Lariat. This card offers a solid blend of defensive and offensive capabilities.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Stufful)
• Ability: Carry and Run — reduces your Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost by two Colorless as long as Bewear is on your Bench
• Attack: Lariat — costs three Colorless, deals 120 damage but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: “It waves its hands wildly in intimidation and warning. Life is over for anyone who doesn’t run away as fast as possible.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bewear appears in the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12), numbered 182. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Akira Komayama.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm12” and card number 182. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm12/sm12-182.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Bewear’s ability to reduce retreat cost can be strategically valuable, but its attack relies on a coin flip, introducing risk.
• The card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Features Bewear as a powerful Stage 1 Colorless-type with a unique ability to ease retreat costs and a high-risk, high-reward attack. This set highlights the Pokémon’s intimidating nature through vivid illustration and gameplay mechanics.

This guide covers all known details for the Bewear card from Cosmic Eclipse, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.