Nosepass (ex Emerald 17) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Nosepass from the Emerald set is a Rare Basic Pokémon card with 70 HP. Its strategy revolves around Collect, offering straightforward draw support, and it occupies number 17 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Collect: Draw a card (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Wide Laser: Does 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon (Cost: 2 Colorless)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This is the rare Nosepass from the ex Emerald set, card number 17. It stands out as a Fighting type with the attacks “Collect” and “Wide Laser.” Illustrated by Kouki Saitou, the artwork is vivid and detailed—an appreciated touch for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known. Identification is straightforward via its set code (ex9), card number (17), and rarity (Rare). The Fighting type and specific attacks also help distinguish it from other Nosepass printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability is therefore limited to casual or collector-focused environments.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, preserving condition is key for long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Emerald: Features the rare Fighting-type Nosepass as card 17, notable for balanced HP and dual attacks combining card draw and multi-target damage. The set’s artwork and design highlight the style of Kouki Saitou.