Weedle (Kalos Starter Set 1) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Weedle is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card from the Kalos Starter Set, numbered 1. It has 40 HP and a single attack, String Shot. Simple and charming, it’s an easy pickup for early XY-era collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: String Shot — Deals 10 damage and may Paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Flavor Text: Often found in forests and grasslands. It has a sharp, toxic barb of around two inches on top of its head.
• Image URL: /images/xy0/xy0-1.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears exclusively in the Kalos Starter Set under the set code xy0. It is card number 1 in the set and features no known rarity designation.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. Identifiers include the set code xy0 and the card number 1. The card is a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic” and no abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It has no special rules or abilities beyond its single attack, String Shot.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its unknown rarity and potential collector interest, keeping it flat and free from scratches is advisable.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Kalos Starter Set (xy0): Includes Weedle as a basic Grass-type Pokémon, designed for beginners. The card is straightforward with a single attack and no abilities, making it a simple yet charming collectible from the XY era.