Wobbuffet Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #13

Character Intro

Wobbuffet from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Holo card with 90 HP. Its attack, Double Return, highlights Wobbuffet’s reactive battle style, and the vibrant design makes it a standout addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Double Return — Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on Wobbuffet.
• Flavor Text: It hates light and shock. If attacked, it inflates its body to build up its counterstrike.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, card number 13, with Rare Holo rarity. Illustrated by Yuka Morii, it features Wobbuffet as a Basic Psychic Pokémon with an attack that scales with damage counters.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “hgss1” and card number 13. The Rare Holo finish and Psychic type symbol are key visual identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holographic surface and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct light and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Introduced Wobbuffet as a Basic Psychic Pokémon with a coin-flip attack that leverages damage counters, adding strategic depth. The card’s Rare Holo status and detailed illustration make it a notable collectible from this set.