Deino Collector’s Guide: Legendary Treasures (bw11-97)

Character Intro

Deino is a Common Pokémon card from the Legendary Treasures set, numbered 97. It features 60 HP and the attack Power Breath. This straightforward card offers a solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Deep Growl: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed (cost: 1 Darkness Energy).
• Power Breath: Discard an Energy attached to Deino to deal 30 damage (cost: 1 Psychic, 1 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “It tends to bite everything, and it is not a picky eater. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Deino appears in the Legendary Treasures set, identified by card number 97. It is a Common rarity card featuring artwork by Akira Komayama. No evolutions or special print variants are associated with this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Deino card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “bw11” and card number 97. The card’s Psychic and Darkness energy costs for its attacks and its Dragon typing help distinguish it from other Basic Pokémon cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Players should verify current tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protective measures are recommended. Use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the card’s condition and artwork. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Treasures: This set includes Deino as a Basic Dragon-type Pokémon with simple but effective attacks. It fits well into Dragon-themed decks and offers a straightforward playstyle with its Paralysis potential and energy discard mechanic. The set’s focus on legendary and rare Pokémon contrasts with this card’s common rarity and basic design.