Venipede Emerging Powers Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Venipede is a common Pokémon card from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 38. It has 70 HP and features the straightforward attack Tackle. This card offers a simple yet lively addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Poison Sting: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned.
• Tackle: Deals 20 damage.
• Flavor Text: It discovers what is going on around it by using the feelers on its head and tail. It is brutally aggressive.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Card Number: 38/ Emerging Powers
• Image: /images/bw2/bw2-38.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Venipede from the Emerging Powers set (bw2-38). There are no known alternate printings or promo versions for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

This Venipede card has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code “bw2,” card number 38, and common rarity. The card features Psychic-type coloring and the illustrator credit to Kouki Saitou.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard card protection methods apply. Use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the card’s condition and vibrant illustration by Kouki Saitou.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (Black & White Series): This set includes Venipede as a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with modest HP and straightforward attacks. It fits well into collections focusing on early Black & White era cards and common Pokémon with unique flavor text and artwork.

For collectors interested in Psychic-type Pokémon or the Emerging Powers set, this Venipede card is a solid, visually appealing addition.