Carvanha (Power Keepers 47) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Carvanha from the Power Keepers set is a Common card numbered 47 with 40 HP. It features the Rough Skin Poké-Body and a single attack, Gnaw. Compact and straightforward, it’s an easy addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-30)
• Ability: Rough Skin (Poké-Body) – Deals 1 damage counter to the attacking Pokémon when Carvanha is damaged.
• Attack: Gnaw – Deals 20 damage with a cost of Darkness + Colorless energy.
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is card number 47 from the Power Keepers set, part of the ex series. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Carvanha. Key identifiers include the set code “ex16,” card number 47, and illustrator Ken Sugimori. Its Darkness typing and Rough Skin Poké-Body are also distinctive markers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Avoid bending or scratching, especially around edges and the illustrator’s signature area.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): Features Carvanha as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with Rough Skin that punishes attackers, adding a tactical element. The set showcases classic Ken Sugimori artwork and includes a variety of Pokémon with strategic abilities and attacks.