Purrloin Collector’s Guide: Black White Set (bw1-66)

Character Intro

Purrloin is a Common Pokémon card from the Black White set, numbered 66. A sleek Basic Darkness type with 60 HP, it offers straightforward offense with Scratch and Slash—an accessible, subtle addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attacks:
• Scratch (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Slash (20 damage, 2 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Its cute act is a ruse. When victims let down their guard, they find their items taken. It attacks with sharp claws.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known

Key Printings

This exact Purrloin appears in the Black White set as card number 66. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. No alternate print variants are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special identifiers. The card is identified by set code “bw1” and card number 66, featuring the Darkness type and Basic stage.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve Kagemaru Himeno’s artwork and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to protect its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Introduces Purrloin as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and mischievous flavor text. A simple, charming Common with no special abilities.