Whirlipede Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Whirlipede is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the XY set, numbered 52. With 90 HP and the attack Continuous Tumble, it’s a sturdy Stage 1 option and a solid pickup for collectors who enjoy versatile bug-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Venipede)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Continuous Tumble — Flip a coin until tails; does 30 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: XY (xy1)
• Card Number: 52
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the XY set printing of Whirlipede, card number 52. It is a Psychic-type Stage 1 card with a coin-flip attack that scales its damage output. Kagemaru Himeno’s artwork emphasizes Whirlipede’s defensive shell and aggressive spinning attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Whirlipede card. It can be identified by its set code “xy1-52,” Psychic type, and the distinctive Continuous Tumble attack. The card lacks a regulation mark and has no listed resistances.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its retreat cost of 3 and coin-flip based attack suggest a strategic but potentially risky playstyle.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value. Avoid bending or scratching the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): Introduces Whirlipede as a Psychic-type Stage 1 with a coin-flip damage mechanic that fits the set’s diverse, strategy-driven design. Release date is unknown.