Sigilyph Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #42

Overview

Sigilyph from the Emerging Powers set is an Uncommon card, number 42. It’s a Basic Psychic-type with 90 HP and the standout attack Psychic Assault. A clean, collectible piece for Black & White era fans.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Quick Turn: Flip 2 coins; does 10 damage times heads (cost: 1 Psychic)
• Psychic Assault: Does 40+ damage, plus 10 more for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon (cost: 3 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “They never vary the route they fly, because their memories of guarding an ancient city remain steadfast.”
• Illustrator: match
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This exact Sigilyph appears in the Emerging Powers set (set code bw2) as card number 42. It is Uncommon with no known alternate print variants. The release date for this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this Sigilyph. Identifiers include:
– Psychic type and 90 HP
– Illustrator credit “match”
– Retreat Cost 1, Lightning ×2 Weakness, Fighting −20 Resistance
– The specific attack pair: Quick Turn and Psychic Assault

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

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, especially over the illustration by match. Proper storage preserves both condition and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): Features this Basic Psychic-type Sigilyph with coin-flip damage (Quick Turn) and damage-scaling pressure (Psychic Assault). An Uncommon with moderate HP and memorable flavor text tying into its lore.