Remoraid Collector’s Guide: HS Unleashed #59

Character Intro

Remoraid is a Common Pokémon card from the HS Unleashed set, numbered 59. It has 50 HP and features the attack Rain Splash. This modest card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Stats & Mechanics

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Rain Splash (10 damage, costs 1 Water)
• Water Arrow (Choose 1 opponent’s Pokémon; does 20 damage; costs 1 Water + 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “It has superb accuracy. The water it shoots out can strike even moving prey from more than 300 feet.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Remoraid appears in the HS Unleashed set, identified by card number 59. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “hgss2-59,” Water-type symbol, and Ken Sugimori’s illustration. The image is available at: /images/hgss2/hgss2-59.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features straightforward attacks suitable for early-game play but lacks abilities or complex effects.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it features detailed artwork by Ken Sugimori. Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain its appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: This set includes Remoraid as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with simple but effective attacks. The set focuses on HeartGold & SoulSilver era Pokémon, and this card fits the theme with its classic design and flavor text emphasizing accuracy and precision.

This Remoraid card is a solid collectible for fans of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and those who appreciate clean, straightforward Water-type Pokémon cards.