Grumpig (XY 50) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Grumpig (XY 50) is a Rare card from the XY set with 100 HP. Its attacks—Tricky Steps and Psybeam—blend energy disruption and Confusion, and the artwork highlights vivid psychic energy that stands out in any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Overview

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Spoink)
• Attacks:
• Tricky Steps: Move an Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon to one of their Benched Pokémon; deals 30 damage.
• Psybeam: Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon; deals 60 damage.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: It uses black pearls to amplify its psychic power. It does a strange dance to control foes’ minds.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY set, card number 50, classified as Rare. It features a Psychic-type Grumpig with 100 HP and two attacks that emphasize strategic energy manipulation and status effects. The card’s artwork by sui is distinctive and collectible.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy1” and the card number “50.” The card’s Psychic type and Stage 1 subtype help distinguish it from other Grumpig cards. The image can be referenced at /images/xy1/xy1-50.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by sui, to maintain condition and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced as a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Spoink, Grumpig XY 50 offers strategic energy manipulation and status effects. Its unique flavor text and artwork make it a notable collectible from the XY series.