Zubat Collector’s Guide: Team Rocket Returns (ex7-82)

Character Intro

Zubat is a common card from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 82. This lively Pokémon has 50 HP and features coin-flip attacks like Dark Streak and Ambush. Its straightforward design makes it a familiar choice for collectors.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Pokémon: Zubat
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Dark Streak: Flip a coin; if heads, each Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed.
• Ambush: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Zubat card is from the Team Rocket Returns set, identified as card number 82. It is classified as a Common rarity card, making it accessible but still a notable piece for collectors focusing on the ex series or Team Rocket-themed decks.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Grass type with the unique attacks “Dark Streak” and “Ambush”
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Set code: ex7
• Regulation mark: None

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
• Its coin-flip-based attacks add a strategic risk element but may limit competitive viability.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• As a Common rarity, it’s ideal for casual collectors or those completing the Team Rocket Returns set.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set reintroduces classic Team Rocket Pokémon with unique typings and abilities. Zubat stands out as a Grass-type Basic Pokémon with coin-flip attacks that can paralyze opponents, reflecting the set’s theme of unpredictability and tactical play.