Drowzee (Team Rocket Returns 54) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Drowzee from the Team Rocket Returns set is a common card numbered 54 with 50 HP. It features the ability Insomnia and the attack Soothing Wave. This card offers a straightforward yet intriguing addition for collectors focused on classic Team Rocket themes.

Why it stands out

A simple kit—sleep prevention plus a coin-flip sleep attack—fits the set’s disruption flavor while showcasing Midori Harada’s art style.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: Insomnia (Drowzee can’t be Asleep)
• Attack: Soothing Wave (10 damage; flip a coin to potentially put Defending Pokémon Asleep)
• Evolves From: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Image URL: /images/ex7/ex7-54.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Team Rocket Returns” set, identified as card number 54. It is a common rarity card and features artwork by Midori Harada. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “ex7,” card number 54, and the illustrator credit to Midori Harada. The card’s Psychic type and unique Insomnia Poké-Body also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Insomnia can be tactically valuable to prevent sleep status, while Soothing Wave offers a chance to disrupt opponents by inducing sleep.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card from an older set, preserving condition matters. Store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the integrity of the artwork and card stock. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set reintroduces classic Team Rocket themes with a mix of dark and psychic Pokémon. Drowzee’s inclusion as a Psychic-type with a sleep-prevention ability fits the set’s strategic and thematic design. The card complements the set’s focus on disruption and status effects.

This Drowzee card remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the ex series and Team Rocket-themed decks.