Hoppip Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #67

Character Intro

Hoppip is a Common Basic Grass-type from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 67. With 30 HP and the single attack Bounce, its straightforward design and lighthearted art make it a charming addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attack: Bounce (10 damage) — allows switching Hoppip with one of your Benched Pokémon
• Flavor Text: “To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. But they do enjoy gentle breezes.”
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, identified by the set code hgss1 and card number 67. It is a Common rarity card featuring the illustrator sui. No release date is specified for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its low HP of 30, the single Grass energy cost for its Bounce attack, and the Fighting resistance combined with Fire weakness. The card’s subtypes include Basic, and it has no abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its low HP and single attack make it more of a collector’s item or a beginner’s card rather than a competitive choice.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even with its common rarity, careful handling helps maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver (hgss1): Features Hoppip as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a simple but strategic Bounce attack. It fits well into early-game decks or collectors’ sets focusing on the Johto region. The card’s charming artwork and flavor text emphasize Hoppip’s light and breezy nature.