Ivysaur (Dark Explorers 2) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ivysaur from the Dark Explorers set is an Uncommon card numbered 2. It has a sturdy 90 HP and features the attack Poison Powder. This card offers a balanced presence for collectors interested in mid-stage Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bulbasaur)
• Attacks:
• Sleep Powder: Puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep, dealing 20 damage.
• Poison Powder: Poisons the Defending Pokémon, dealing 50 damage.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower’s coming bloom.”
• Illustrator: sui
• Card Number: 2/108 (Dark Explorers)
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Dark Explorers set, identified as card number 2. It is an Uncommon rarity card, making it moderately accessible for collectors focusing on the Black & White era.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are documented for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “bw5,” the absence of a regulation mark, and its unique illustrator signature by sui. The card is a Stage 1 Grass-type with a notable retreat cost of 3.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats based on available data.

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 moderate rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set features Ivysaur as a reliable Stage 1 Grass-type with dual status-inflicting attacks, emphasizing strategic play and thematic design consistent with the Black & White series.