Archeops (SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH272) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Archeops from SWSH Black Star Promos comes in at a sturdy 150 HP. This Promo showcases the standout Ability Primal Turbo and the attack Speed Wing, combining utility with straightforward damage for smooth gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Archen
• Ability: Primal Turbo — lets you search your deck for up to 2 Special Energy cards and attach them to one of your Pokémon once per turn.
• Attack: Speed Wing — deals 120 damage with a cost of three Colorless energies.
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “It needs a running start to take off. If Archeops wants to fly, it first needs to run nearly 25 mph, building speed over a course of about 2.5 miles.”
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swshp
• Series: sword_shield
• Rarity: Promo

Key Printings

This exact printing is from SWSH Black Star Promos and is identified by card number SWSH272. It features the Primal Turbo Ability and the Speed Wing attack, making it a notable promo for Archeops fans and Sword & Shield era collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its promo rarity, set code “swshp,” regulation mark “F,” and the illustrator credit to Nisota Niso.

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

Protect with a sleeve or toploader and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid bending and moisture exposure to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: Features special promotional cards like this Archeops with unique abilities and attacks not commonly found in regular expansions. This set is a valuable source of collectible promos from the Sword & Shield era.