Combee Collector’s Guide: Ancient Origins #9

Character Intro

Combee is a Common from the Ancient Origins set, card number 9. With 40 HP and the single attack Bug Bite, it’s a simple, charming pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Bug Bite (10 damage, costs 1 Grass energy)
• Flavor Text: “It collects and delivers honey to its colony. At night, they cluster to form a beehive and sleep.”
• Set Code: xy7
• Card ID: xy7-9
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Combee appears in the Ancient Origins set as card number 9. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, making it a straightforward Basic Pokémon for collectors and casual players alike.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identify it by set code “xy7,” card number “9,” Sumiyoshi Kizuki’s illustration, Grass typing, and its single attack, Bug Bite.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP make it more suitable for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by storing the card in a sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to keep its value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Introduces Combee as a Basic Grass-type with modest HP and a single attack, Bug Bite. The flavor text and illustration emphasize its role in nature and colony life, making it a quaint XY-era addition.