Prinplup Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #28

Character Intro

Prinplup from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon card numbered 28. It features a sturdy 80 HP and the attack Fury Attack. This card offers a solid addition for collectors focusing on this intriguing set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Piplup)
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Razor Wing (20 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Fury Attack (Flip 3 coins; does 30 damage times heads, costs 1 Water + 2 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: “Because every Prinplup considers itself to be the most important, they can never form a group.”
• Illustrator: Suwama Chiaki

Key Printings

This Prinplup card is from the Black & White series set Dark Explorers, identified by set code bw5 and card number 28. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Prinplup card. It can be identified by its set code bw5, card number 28, and the unique artwork by Suwama Chiaki. The card’s market reference query is “Prinplup Dark Explorers 28.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Prinplup as a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The set focuses on a mix of evolving Pokémon and thematic dark and water types, with Prinplup representing a proud and solitary character within this environment.