Venipede Collector’s Guide: XY Set #51

Character Intro

Venipede is a common Pokémon card from the XY set, numbered 51. It has a modest 70 HP and features the attack Poison Sting. This card offers straightforward gameplay with its simple yet effective move.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Poison Sting (20 damage, poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the XY set, card number 51. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by sui. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers: Psychic type, 70 HP, and Poison Sting requiring one Psychic and one Colorless energy.
• Set code: xy1-51.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No special rules or abilities apply.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special print variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant artwork by sui.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Venipede appears as a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with a simple but effective Poison Sting attack. It fits well into early-game strategies focusing on status effects. No further printings or evolutions are included in this set.