Simisear Collector’s Guide: Black White Set (bw1-22)

Character Intro

Simisear from the Black White set is an uncommon Stage 1 Fire-type card with 90 HP, numbered 22 in the set. It features two straightforward attacks—Flame Burst and Fury Swipes—making it a solid pickup for collectors focused on early Black & White-era Fire Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Pansear)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “It loves sweets because they become energy for the fire burning inside its body.”
• Attacks:
• Flame Burst: Deals 20 damage to two of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (ignores Weakness and Resistance).
• Fury Swipes: Flip 3 coins; this attack does 40 damage times the number of heads.

Key Printings

The key printing is Black White bw1-22, illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. It includes Flame Burst and Fury Swipes, appealing to collectors interested in bench-targeting and multi-coin flip Fire-type attacks from this era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Simisear. It is identified by set code “bw1” and card number 22. The card image can be referenced at /images/bw1/bw1-22.jpg for verification.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Simisear is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited to casual or collector-focused decks due to its rarity and attack mechanics.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches. Minimize handling to preserve the vibrant Shin Nagasawa illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Introduced Simisear as a Stage 1 Fire-type with unique bench-targeting and multi-coin flip attacks. The set is notable for detailed artwork and many elemental evolutions. The release date for this card is unknown.