Rufflet Collectors Guide: Emerging Powers #87

Character Intro

Rufflet is a Common Pokémon from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 87. It has 60 HP and features the attack Claw. This straightforward card offers a simple yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Flavor Text: They crush berries with their talons. They bravely stand up to any opponent, no matter how strong it is.
• Image URL: /images/bw2/bw2-87.jpg

Key Printings

This exact Rufflet card appears only in the Emerging Powers set, identified by set code “bw2” and card number 87. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate versions are documented for this Rufflet card. Identification relies on the set name Emerging Powers, card number 87, and illustrator Naoyo Kimura’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Attacks:
– “Peck,” which deals 10 damage for one Colorless energy
– “Claw,” which requires two Colorless energies and deals 30 damage but only if a coin flip is heads

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve the card’s condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the integrity of the artwork and card stock.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: Rufflet #87 is introduced as a straightforward Basic Pokémon with simple but effective attacks. Its presence adds a reliable Colorless-type option for collectors focusing on this set.