Black Kyurem Collector’s Guide (Cosmic Eclipse #61)

Overview

Black Kyurem from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Holo card numbered 61. This striking Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the powerful attack Dazzling Blizzard. Its vivid design captures the icy intensity of Black Kyurem in battle.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Attacks:
• Frozen Wings: Discards a Special Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 30 damage.
• Dazzling Blizzard: Deals 100+ damage, with an additional 100 damage if a Stadium card is in play.
• Flavor Text: “This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.”
• Set Code: sm12-61
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Black Kyurem from the Cosmic Eclipse set, identified as card number 61. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a desirable collectible for fans of legendary Pokémon and the Sun & Moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Water typing, Basic stage, and the unique combination of attacks Frozen Wings and Dazzling Blizzard. The card’s illustrator, Kouki Saitou, is credited on the bottom right.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its playability in tournaments is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil finish and maintain its value, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially given its rarity and collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set features Black Kyurem as a Rare Holo Basic Pokémon with a Water type and strong attacks that synergize with Stadium cards. It stands out for its thematic flavor text and striking artwork by Kouki Saitou.