Wurmple (ex8-82) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Wurmple is a common Pokémon card from the Deoxys set, numbered 82. With 50 HP, it reflects an early-stage Basic Pokémon. Its attacks, including Ascension, offer straightforward options for new players and fit neatly into collections focused on foundational Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Ascension: Search your deck for a card that evolves from Wurmple and put it on Wurmple. Shuffle afterward.
• Miracle Essence: Flip a coin; if heads, choose one Special Condition to affect all Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the “Deoxys” set (ex8), numbered 82. The card’s artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a notable feature for collectors who appreciate classic Pokémon TCG art.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special regulation marks for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex8” and card number “82.” The card’s subtype is Basic, and it carries the Grass type symbol prominently.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks provide utility in evolving Wurmple and applying special conditions, but tournament play status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the crisp illustration and card integrity, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, focus on maintaining mint condition for potential future value or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Deoxys (ex8): Includes the Wurmple card as a Basic Grass-type with strategic evolving and status-inflicting attacks. The set’s overall theme centers around the Deoxys Pokémon, with Wurmple providing early-stage gameplay options. The card’s release date remains unknown, but it holds a steady place as a common collectible from this era.