Curse Powder (Unseen Forces) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Curse Powder is an uncommon Pokémon Tool from the Unseen Forces set, numbered 80. While it has no attacks or abilities, its clean design and Ryo Ueda artwork make it a noteworthy piece for collectors focused on the ex-series aesthetic and Unseen Forces era.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex10-80
• Type: Pokémon Tool
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Evolves From: None
• Series: ex
• Set Code: ex10
• Subtypes: Pokémon Tool
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules: Attach Curse Powder to 1 of your Evolved Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex) that doesn’t already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If the Pokémon Curse Powder is attached to is a Basic Pokémon or Pokémon-ex, discard Curse Powder. If the Pokémon that Curse Powder is attached to is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent’s attack, put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Highlights

• Tool for Evolved Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex); discard if attached to a Basic or Pokémon-ex.
• Triggers only when the attached Pokémon is your Active and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent’s attack.
• On trigger, put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Key Printings

The only known printing of Curse Powder is in Unseen Forces (ex10) as card number 80. It features the signature style of illustrator Ryo Ueda and a straightforward, minimalist layout.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is simple via:
– Set code: ex10
– Card number: 80
– Artwork by Ryo Ueda

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with distinctive artwork, preserving corners and surface clarity helps maintain collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unseen Forces (ex10): Debuts as a strategic Pokémon Tool with a reactive damage effect that punishes opponents when the equipped Evolved Pokémon is Knocked Out. It fills a niche role among the set’s tactical cards.