Vespiquen (Plasma Storm 5) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Vespiquen from the Plasma Storm set is a rare card with 100 HP. It features the attack Damage Beat, offering a straightforward offensive option. This card holds a solid place in the set’s lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Combee)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: It houses its colony in cells in its body and releases various pheromones to make those grubs do its bidding.

Attacks & Strategy

It features two attacks: “Gather Order,” which allows searching your deck for Combee to bench, and “Damage Beat,” which deals damage based on damage counters on the defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Plasma Storm set printing, card number 5, which is a rare card illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. No other print variants are documented for this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: bw8
• Card Number: 5
• Subtype: Stage 1
• Types: Grass
• No known print variants for this card.
• Image Reference: /images/bw8/bw8-5.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare card with a unique illustration, store this Vespiquen in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant colors. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set introduced Vespiquen as a Grass-type Stage 1 with strategic benching capabilities and a damage-scaling attack, adding tactical depth to Grass decks. The card’s rarity and detailed artwork make it a notable collectible from this set.