Vullaby Collectors Guide

Overview

Vullaby is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Black White set, numbered 72. With 60 HP and the attack Surprise Attack, it’s a straightforward addition to any collection, featuring distinctive artwork by Kagemaru Himeno.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attack: Surprise Attack (20 damage; flip a coin, if tails, attack does nothing)
• Evolves From: None

Key Printing

• Black White (set code: bw1), number 72. This printing stands out for its clean layout and Kagemaru Himeno’s artwork, which highlights Vullaby’s unique traits.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identify by set code (bw1), number (72), Darkness type symbol, and Uncommon rarity.
• No regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited.
• Surprise Attack relies on a coin flip, introducing unpredictability in play.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture.
• Given its uncommon rarity, a binder page or top loader helps prevent edge wear and preserves the artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): The original and only known printing of Vullaby, featuring its signature Darkness typing and the unique Surprise Attack move. This set introduced Vullaby’s distinctive design and flavor text, making it a memorable card for collectors interested in the Black White era.