Linoone (ex Sandstorm 44) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Linoone is an Uncommon card from the ex Sandstorm set, numbered 44. With 70 HP and the attack Fury Swipes, it’s a straightforward addition for collectors focused on this era and set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Zigzagoon)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Sniff Out: Retrieve any 1 card from your discard pile into your hand (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Fury Swipes: Flip 3 coins; this attack does 20 damage times the number of heads (cost: 2 Colorless).

Key Printings

This printing is from the ex Sandstorm set, card number 44, Uncommon rarity, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identifiers: set code “ex2” and number “44.”
• Distinguishing features include its unique attack combination and zero retreat cost compared to other Linoone cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Utility highlights: card recovery via Sniff Out and variable damage from Fury Swipes; tournament play status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve and store away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• As an Uncommon with detailed artwork, maintaining mint condition supports collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Sandstorm: A diverse set with desert and sandstorm themes. Linoone fits the Colorless lineup with practical attacks and a low retreat cost, appealing to collectors and casual players.