Basculin (Emerging Powers 24) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Basculin from the Emerging Powers set is a Common card with 80 HP and the attack Final Gambit. It is card number 24 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: None
• Flavor Text: Red and blue Basculin get along so poorly, they’ll start fighting instantly. These Pokémon are very hostile.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Emerging Powers set, card number 24. It is a Common rarity card featuring Basculin with no evolutions or abilities.

Attacks

• Flail: Deals 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Basculin.
• Final Gambit: Can cause Basculin to deal 80 damage to itself based on a coin flip.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: “bw2”
– Card number: 24
– Illustrator: match
– Subtype: Basic
– Regulation mark: None

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Basculin card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card without special print variants, use standard protective sleeves and store in a binder or card box. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the card’s artwork and integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: This set includes Basculin as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a focus on aggressive attacks and a unique flavor text highlighting its hostile nature. The card fits well into Water-themed decks but lacks abilities or evolutions.