Toxapex Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #52
Character Intro
Toxapex from Darkness Ablaze is an Uncommon card with 130 HP. Its standout attack, Poisonous Whip, adds a tactical edge by pressuring opponents over time. The artwork captures Toxapex’s resilient nature in a vibrant, engaging style.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkness Ablaze | 52 | Uncommon | 130 | Masakazu Fukuda |
- Type: Water
- Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mareanie)
- Retreat Cost: 3
- Weakness: Lightning ×2
- Resistances: None
- Regulation Mark: D
- Flavor Text: To survive in the cold waters of Galar, this Pokémon forms a dome with its legs, enclosing its body so it can capture its own body heat.
- Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
- Image URL: /images/swsh3/swsh3-52.jpg
Key Printings
This Toxapex is from the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series, card number 52 at Uncommon rarity. Its artwork and design emphasize defensive and poisonous traits, making it both visually striking and strategically interesting for collectors and players.
Variants & Identifiers
- Identifiers: set code “swsh3-52,” Darkness Ablaze set symbol, and Regulation Mark “D.”
- Print Variants: None known for this exact card.
- Attacks:
- Recover — Discard an Energy to heal all damage from Toxapex.
- Poisonous Whip — Deals 80 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
Legality & Play Notes
Legality: unknown
- Standard: Not currently legal
- Expanded: Not currently legal
- Unlimited: Not currently legal
- Casual/Other: Playability unknown
Care & Storage Tips
As an Uncommon from a recent set, preserving condition helps maintain value. Store in a sleeve (and top loader for extra protection), keep away from sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures, and avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustrated area by Masakazu Fukuda.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): A diverse set with dynamic artwork and strategic abilities. Toxapex stands out as a durable Water-type with healing and poisoning capabilities, fitting decks that emphasize control and endurance.
This guide covers the exact printing of Toxapex from Darkness Ablaze #52, helping collectors and players identify, appreciate, and care for this card.
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