Mr. Mime – BREAKthrough #97 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mr. Mime from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare card numbered 97 with 70 HP. It features the ability Bench Barrier for strategic protection, and the attack Juggling adds a playful, coin-flip twist. This card blends tactical defense with engaging gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Ability: Bench Barrier — Prevents all damage done to your Benched Pokémon by attacks.
• Attack: Juggling — Flip 4 coins; this attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: It is adept at conning people. It is said to be able to create walls out of thin air by miming.
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKthrough set, card number 97. It is a Basic Pokémon card with a rare rarity symbol and features the distinctive artwork of kirisAki. No alternate print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mr. Mime card. It is identified by the set code xy8 and card number 97. The card’s market reference query is “Mr. Mime BREAKthrough 97.” The regulation mark and release date remain unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability, Bench Barrier, offers strategic protection for Benched Pokémon, while its Juggling attack relies on coin flips for variable damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges and the illustrator’s signature area. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Introduces Mr. Mime as a rare Basic Fairy-type with a defensive ability and a coin-flip-based attack—playful in theme with strategic potential in casual play, despite unknown tournament legality.