Swadloon Collectors Guide: Emerging Powers #5

Character Intro

Swadloon is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 5. With 80 HP and the attack Double Razor Leaf, it offers a straightforward, engaging pick for both collectors and casual players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sewaddle)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Gnaw (20 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Double Razor Leaf (Flip 2 coins; does 50 damage times number of heads, costs 1 Grass + 2 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: “It protects itself from the cold by wrapping up in leaves. It stays on the move, eating leaves in forests.”
• Illustrator: Naoki Saito
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Swadloon appears in the Black & White series set Emerging Powers with the card number 5 and an Uncommon rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this Swadloon card
• Set code: “bw2”
• Card number: “5”
• Regulation mark: unknown or absent

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the artwork and condition by storing the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon card, keeping it in mint condition helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (Black & White Series): Features Swadloon as a Stage 1 Grass-type with balanced HP and versatile attacks, fitting evolving strategies from Sewaddle. The set emphasizes coin-flip mechanics, reflected in Swadloon’s Double Razor Leaf.