Ferrothorn (Emerging Powers 72) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ferrothorn from the Emerging Powers set is a Rare card numbered 72 with 90 HP. It features the attack Gyro Ball, showcasing its sturdy and strategic battle style. This card offers a solid addition for collectors seeking balanced gameplay elements.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Ferroseed)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Emerging Powers set, card number 72.

Attacks

• Steel Feelers: Flip 3 coins; this attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
• Gyro Ball: Deals 60 damage and causes both players to switch their active Pokémon with one on their bench.

Variants & Identifiers

• This printing has no known print variants.
• Identifiers: card number (72), set code (bw2), artwork by Shin Nagasawa.
• Rarity: Rare
• Regulation mark: none

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 the surface, as the artwork and text are key identifiers.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: This set introduced Ferrothorn as a durable Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon with versatile attacks that combine coin flips and strategic switching mechanics.