Foongus Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm #12

Character Intro

Foongus from the Plasma Storm set is a Common card numbered 12. With 40 HP and the attack Astonish, it’s a simple, accessible addition for collectors and casual play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Astonish (Flip a coin; if heads, choose a random card from opponent’s hand to shuffle into their deck)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White series’ Plasma Storm expansion as card number 12. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special editions for this Foongus. Identification relies on the set code “bw8” and card number “12” within the Plasma Storm set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

With a single, disruptive hand-targeting attack and low HP, this card is better suited to casual play or collecting than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially since common cards are often handled more frequently.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): Introduced Foongus as a Basic Grass-type with a disruptive hand attack, aligning with the set’s strategic themes and Plasma-related Pokémon. Its common rarity keeps it accessible to players and collectors.

This Foongus remains a quaint yet intriguing piece for collectors interested in the Black & White era of the Pokémon TCG.