Spearow (ex2-81) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Spearow is a Common Pokémon card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 81. It has 40 HP and features the straightforward attack Peck. This lively card captures Spearow’s quick nature in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Super Speed: Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Spearow during your opponent’s next turn.
• Peck: Deals 10 damage.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Spearow card is from the ex Sandstorm set, identified by set code ex2 and card number 81. It is classified as a Common rarity card, making it widely available but still a notable part of the ex series collection.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate versions of this exact Spearow card are documented. Identification relies on the set code ex2, card number 81, and the illustrator Aya Kusube’s signature style. The card’s Colorless type and unique attack “Super Speed” also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack suite and low HP suggest it was designed for early gameplay rather than competitive play.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card from the ex series, preserving the card’s edges and surface is key to maintaining its collector value. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): This set features a variety of Pokémon with a focus on desert and storm themes. Spearow fits into the set as a basic, agile Colorless Pokémon with straightforward attacks and modest HP, illustrated by Aya Kusube. The set’s release date remains unknown, but it holds nostalgic value for collectors of early ex series cards.