Tepig Collector’s Guide: Black White #15

Character Intro

Tepig is a Common Pokémon card from the Black White set, numbered 15. With 60 HP and the attacks Tackle and Rollout, it’s a straightforward Basic that fits neatly into collections focused on early Black White releases.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Tackle (10 damage, costs 1 Fire energy)
• Rollout (20 damage, costs 1 Fire + 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: It can deftly dodge its foe’s attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Set: Black White (bw1)
• Card Number: 15
• Rarity: Common
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tepig appears in the Black White set as card number 15. It is a Common rarity Basic Pokémon card with 60 HP and two straightforward attacks, making it a simple yet classic addition to any Tepig or Fire-type collection.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code “bw1” and card number 15. The artwork by Kouki Saitou and its Fire-type designation further help collectors confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Tepig card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to available data. Its simple attack set and low HP suggest it was designed for early gameplay stages rather than competitive play.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its visual appeal and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Tepig #15 is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon card featuring two attacks—Tackle and Rollout. It is a Common card with 60 HP, illustrated by Kouki Saitou, and highlights Tepig’s fiery nature and berry-roasting habit. Release date is unknown.