Leavanny (Emerging Powers 8) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Leavanny from the Emerging Powers set is a rare card numbered 8 with 130 HP. It features the distinctive attack Triple Cutter, offering strategic options in battle. This card combines solid durability with a focused offensive move.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Swadloon)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Attacks:
• Slash: 30 damage, costs 1 Colorless energy
• Triple Cutter: Flip 3 coins; does 60 damage times the number of heads, costs 2 Grass + 1 Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: It keeps its eggs warm with heat from fermenting leaves. It also uses leaves to make warm wrappings for Sewaddle.
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Leavanny appears in the Emerging Powers set, identified by card number 8. It is a Rare card with no known alternate printings or special editions within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Leavanny card. Key identifiers include the set code “bw2,” the card number “8,” and the illustrator Masakazu Fukuda’s signature style. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/bw2/bw2-8.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but no official ban or restriction status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: This set features Leavanny as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique attack mechanic involving coin flips for variable damage. It highlights the nurturing traits of Leavanny through its flavor text and artwork, making it a memorable addition to the set’s lineup.