Taillow (Roaring Skies 70) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Taillow from the Roaring Skies set is a common card with 50 HP. This lively Pokémon features the straightforward attack Double Peck. As card number 70, it offers a simple yet classic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Double Peck (Flip 2 coins; does 10 damage per heads)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “It dislikes cold seasons. They migrate to other lands in search of warmth, flying over 180 miles a day.”
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Image URL: /images/xy6/xy6-70.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Taillow appears in the XY series, specifically in the Roaring Skies set, card number 70. It is classified as a Common rarity card. The release date for this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy6” and the card number “70.” The card features the illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s signature style and includes a regulation mark that is unknown or absent.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its straightforward attack and low HP make it a simple choice for beginners or collectors focusing on the Roaring Skies set.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is still valuable to maintain the card’s artwork and structural integrity, especially due to the illustrator’s notable reputation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): Taillow appears as a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon with a single attack that relies on coin flips. This set emphasizes dynamic flying Pokémon, and Taillow fits the theme with its migratory nature and aerial prowess. The card’s common rarity makes it accessible for collectors completing the set.