Slugma (ex8-75) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Slugma is a Common Pokémon card from the Deoxys set, numbered 75. It has 50 HP and features the attacks Magma Ring and Flare. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Magma Ring: Deals 10 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
• Flare: Deals 20 damage with a Fire and Colorless Energy cost.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “Deoxys” set, identified by the set code ex8 and card number 75. It is a common rarity card featuring artwork by Midori Harada. No alternate printings or reprints for this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Key identifiers include its set code (ex8), card number (75), and illustrator (Midori Harada). The card’s Fire type, Basic stage, and two attacks—Magma Ring and Flare—are distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay utility is limited by its low HP and modest attack damage, but the Magma Ring attack’s effect on retreating can offer strategic value.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common yet visually appealing card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain the integrity of Midori Harada’s illustration and the card’s condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Deoxys (ex8): This set features a variety of Pokémon from the Deoxys era, with Slugma as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon. The set is known for its diverse range of cards, and this Slugma remains a straightforward, common card without additional abilities or complex mechanics.