Cottonee Collectors Guide: Emerging Powers #10

Character Intro

Cottonee from the Emerging Powers set is a Common card numbered 10 with 50 HP. This charming Pokémon features the attack Cotton Guard, adding a strategic element to gameplay. Its modest stats make it a versatile choice for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Attack: Cotton Guard (10 damage; reduces damage taken by 10 next turn)
• Flavor Text: When attacked, it escapes by shooting cotton from its body. The cotton serves as a decoy to distract the attacker.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set Code: bw2
• Series: black_white
• Card ID: bw2-10
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Cottonee from the Emerging Powers set, card number 10. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities beyond its single attack, Cotton Guard.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (bw2), card number (10), and illustrator (Kagemaru Himeno).

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with moderate play value, store Cottonee in protective sleeves to preserve the detailed artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): This set includes Cottonee as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique defensive attack. The card’s simple yet strategic Cotton Guard attack offers a tactical edge in early gameplay stages.