Silcoon (ex1-43) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Silcoon is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Ruby Sapphire set, numbered 43. It features 60 HP and the Poké-Body Hard Cocoon, which offers strategic defensive value. Its attack, Gooey Thread, adds a unique tactical element to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Wurmple)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Ruby Sapphire set (ex1), card number 43. It is an uncommon card featuring the Hard Cocoon Poké-Body and the attack Gooey Thread.

Poké-Body: Hard Cocoon

• Can reduce damage by 30 if a coin flip is successful during the opponent’s turn.

Attack: Gooey Thread

• Deals 10 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating until the end of your opponent’s next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “ex1” and the card number “43.” The card’s artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a key visual identifier. The card’s image can be found at: /images/ex1/ex1-43.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic ability to reduce damage and restrict retreating can be useful in casual play or collection.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Hajime Kusajima.
• Keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent warping or discoloration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Silcoon appears as a Stage 1 Grass-type with a unique defensive ability and a tactical attack, fitting well into the set’s theme of evolving Pokémon and strategic play. This card is a solid uncommon choice for collectors focusing on the Ruby Sapphire era.