Scraggy Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #67

Character Intro

Scraggy is a Common Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers set, numbered 67. It has 60 HP and features the attack Rising Lunge. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection focused on this set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Rising Lunge (10 damage + 20 more if coin flip is heads)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White series set “Dark Explorers” as card number 67. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “bw5,” card number 67, and the illustrator credit. The card’s Darkness type and Rising Lunge attack text are also distinctive.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a common card that may be handled frequently.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Introduced Scraggy as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a unique defensive flavor text and a coin-flip based attack. This set expanded the Black & White series with a variety of Dark-type Pokémon and thematic cards.