Vespiquen Collector’s Guide: HS Undaunted #23

Character Intro

Vespiquen from the HS Undaunted set is a Rare card with 100 HP. It features the ability Defense Sign and the attack Mach Wind. This card is numbered 23 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Combee)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Poké-Body Ability: Defense Sign — Prevents all damage done to your Benched Grass Pokémon by attacks.
• Attack: Mach Wind — Deals 60 damage and reduces Vespiquen’s retreat cost to 0 during your next turn.
• Flavor Text: It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.
• Set Code: hgss3
• Card ID: hgss3-23
• Image:
  

  

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Vespiquen from the HS Undaunted set, card number 23. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Vespiquen card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (hgss3), card number (23), and illustrator (Naoyo Kimura).

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its unique Poké-Body ability offers strategic bench protection for Grass-type Pokémon, while its Mach Wind attack can facilitate retreating in subsequent turns.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this rare Vespiquen in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, careful handling is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Undaunted: This set includes the rare Vespiquen card featuring a defensive Poké-Body and a tactical retreat attack. It stands out for its thematic synergy with Grass-type decks and its distinctive Naoyo Kimura artwork. Release date is unknown.