Carnivine Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #5

Character Intro

Carnivine from the Dark Explorers set is a rare card numbered 5. It has 90 HP and features the attack Lure Poison. This vibrant Pokémon stands out with its unique design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Water (-20)
• Flavor Text: It binds itself to trees on marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down.
• Illustrator: Yukiko Baba
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series, specifically the Dark Explorers set, card number 5. It is a rare Basic Pokémon card featuring two attacks:

• Lure Poison: switches the opponent’s Defending Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon and poisons it.
• Spit Squall: forces the opponent to return the Defending Pokémon and all attached cards to their hand.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “bw5,” card number 5, and the distinctive illustration by Yukiko Baba. The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attacks offer strategic disruption by manipulating the opponent’s board state, though its playability in official formats is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set includes Carnivine as a rare Basic Grass-type Pokémon, showcasing unique disruptive attacks and detailed art by Yukiko Baba. The set focuses on intriguing Pokémon from the Black & White era, with Carnivine standing out for its thematic flavor and tactical potential.

This guide covers the exact Dark Explorers printing of Carnivine, card number 5, a collectible piece for fans of the Black & White series.