Beldum Collector’s Guide: Deoxys Set (ex8-55)

Character Intro

Beldum is a Common Pokémon card from the Deoxys set, numbered 55. It has 50 HP and features the attack Flip Over. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Flip Over — Deals 30 damage to the opponent and 10 damage to Beldum itself (ignores Weakness and Resistance on self-damage).
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Beldum from the ex Deoxys set, card number 55. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Hisao Nakamura. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex8” and card number “55.” The card’s Psychic type and unique attack “Flip Over” also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its low HP and self-damaging attack suggest it may be more of a collector’s item than a competitive choice.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): This set features Beldum as a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with a self-damaging attack, reflecting the set’s focus on the Deoxys theme. The card fits into the set’s broader narrative of extraterrestrial and psychic Pokémon.