Pignite Collector’s Guide: Black White Set (bw1-18)

Character Intro

Pignite is an uncommon card from the Black White set, numbered 18. It boasts a sturdy 100 HP and features the fiery attack Flamethrower. This vibrant card captures Pignite’s dynamic energy in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Tepig)
• HP: 100
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Rollout: 20 damage, costs 2 Colorless Energy
• Flamethrower: 70 damage, costs 2 Fire + 1 Colorless Energy; requires discarding an Energy attached to Pignite

Key Printings

This printing is from the Black White set, card number 18, classified as Uncommon. It is illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The card’s flavor text highlights Pignite’s fiery nature and smoke emission when in trouble.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw1” and card number 18. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw1/bw1-18.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its gameplay revolves around a balance of moderate HP and strong attacks, with Flamethrower requiring energy discard as a cost.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by 5ban Graphics. Keep it in a stable environment to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Introduced Pignite as a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with solid HP and two straightforward attacks. This set focused on the Unova region’s starter evolutions, with Pignite standing out for its aggressive Flamethrower attack balanced by energy discard mechanics.