Dodrio (ex9-26) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dodrio from the Emerald set is an Uncommon card numbered 26 with 70 HP. Its standout attack, Smash Turn, adds dynamic play options by enabling post-attack switching. The artwork captures Dodrio’s energetic nature in a compact, lively composition.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Dodrio
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Doduo)
• Type: Colorless
• HP: 70
• Attacks:
• Smash Kick (30 damage, 2 Colorless Energy)
• Smash Turn (40 damage, 3 Colorless Energy; allows switching with a Benched Pokémon after attacking)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Set: ex Emerald (ex9)
• Card Number: 26

Key Printings

This Dodrio is exclusive to the ex Emerald set (set code “ex9”) as card number 26, with no alternate print variants or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist. Key identifiers include set code “ex9,” card number 26, and illustrator Hajime Kusajima. Image reference: /images/ex9/ex9-26.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its tactical “Smash Turn” attack enables strategic bench switching that can be useful in gameplay, though official tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with detailed illustration, maintaining edge and surface integrity helps preserve collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Emerald (ex9): A solid Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The set highlights Hoenn-era themes, and Dodrio’s moderate retreat cost plus Fighting resistance add practical appeal.

This Dodrio remains a vivid example of the ex Emerald set’s design and gameplay style—an easy recommendation for collectors and fans of Hoenn-era cards.