Collectors Guide: Pokédex (Black White 98)

Character Intro

Pokédex is an Uncommon Item card from the Black White set, numbered 98. Inspired by the iconic device used to catalog Pokémon, it brings clean, functional design and a uniquely tactical role to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: bw1-98
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules: Look at the top 5 cards of your deck and put them back on top in any order. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• Image URL: /images/bw1/bw1-98.jpg

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in the Black White set (set code: bw1). Identified as card number 98 with Uncommon rarity. No alternate printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include card ID bw1-98 and illustrator credit to Noriko Hotta. As an Item card, it features no Pokémon type, HP, or evolutionary stage.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its effect lets you look at the top 5 cards of your deck and reorder them, enabling precise deck manipulation and supporting turns where multiple Item cards are played.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—edge wear is common. A binder or card box designed for Pokémon cards will help maintain condition for both play and collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Introduced the Pokédex Item card as a useful tool for deck manipulation. The straightforward design and practical rules text make it a subtle but appealing pickup for collectors of the Black White era.