Mamoswine Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm #28

Character Intro

Mamoswine from the Plasma Storm set is a Rare card numbered 28. With a sturdy 150 HP, it’s a resilient choice in battle. Its attacks offer straightforward offense, making this a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Piloswine)
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Attacks:
• Frost Stone: Deals 50+ damage; flip a coin to add 20 damage and paralyze the Defending Pokémon.
• Continuous Headbutt: Flip coins until tails; deals 90 damage per heads.
• Flavor Text: “When the temperature rose at the end of the ice age, most Mamoswine disappeared.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Mamoswine appears in the Black & White series, specifically the Plasma Storm expansion. It is card number 28 and is classified as Rare. No release date is documented for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “bw8,” rarity as Rare, and the illustrator match. The card’s Water type and Stage 2 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider using a top loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set features Mamoswine as a powerful Water-type Stage 2 Pokémon with high HP and versatile attacks that can paralyze or deal escalating damage. It fits well into decks that capitalize on coin flip mechanics and heavy retreat costs.