Smoochum Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #30

Character Intro

Smoochum from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a rare card with 30 HP. It features the charming ability Sweet Sleeping Face and the playful attack Energy Antics. This card is numbered 30 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Its lips are the most sensitive part of its body. It always uses its lips first to examine things.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the HeartGold SoulSilver #30 printing, a rare card with a distinctive Poké-Body called “Sweet Sleeping Face.” This ability prevents all damage to Smoochum while it is Asleep. Its sole attack, “Energy Antics,” allows manipulation of your opponent’s Energy cards and puts Smoochum to sleep.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “hgss1” and card number 30. The card features no regulation mark, and its rarity is classified as Rare.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.

This card’s unique ability to prevent damage while asleep and its energy manipulation attack make it a tactical choice, though its low HP and lack of retreat cost suggest a fragile but strategic role. No official tournament legality is confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare HeartGold SoulSilver card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Midori Harada. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: This set includes Smoochum #30, a rare Psychic Basic Pokémon card with a unique defensive ability and energy manipulation attack. The set is known for its nostalgic appeal and detailed artwork, with this card standing out for its delicate design and strategic potential.