Mudkip ★ Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Overview

Mudkip ★ from Team Rocket Returns is a Rare Holo Star Basic Pokémon with 70 HP. Its standout holographic treatment and the swingy attack Spring Back make it a memorable pull for collectors and players alike.

Card Stats

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, Star
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Rules: You can’t have more than 1 Pokémon Star in your deck.
• Attacks:
• Whirlpool: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Spring Back: If your opponent has only 1 Prize card left, this attack does 20 damage plus 50 more damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Key Printings

This card appears only in the Team Rocket Returns set, identified by set code ex7 and card number 107. As a Rare Holo Star, it’s a coveted piece for fans of the ex era and Team Rocket-themed cards.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this Mudkip ★. It’s distinguished by the star rarity symbol and the “Basic, Star” subtype. Illustrator Masakazu Fukuda is credited on the bottom right.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The Pokémon Star deck-building rule applies: you can’t include more than one Pokémon Star in a deck. Current tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and surface, sleeve the card immediately and store it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bends and scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Reintroduces fan-favorite Pokémon with a darker flair and showcases Pokémon Star cards like Mudkip ★, aligning with Team Rocket’s shadowy theme.