Stoutland Collector’s Guide (Dark Explorers #88)

Character Intro

Stoutland from Dark Explorers is a rare card with 130 HP, highlighted by the attack Ferocious Bellow. It’s numbered 88 in the collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Herdier)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: It rescues people stranded by blizzards in the mountains. Its shaggy fur shields it from the cold.
• Attacks:
• Special Fang: Deals 40 damage plus 40 more if a Special Energy is attached.
• Ferocious Bellow: Deals 60 damage and reduces damage from the Defending Pokémon’s attacks by 30 during the opponent’s next turn.

Key Printings

This card is from the Dark Explorers set (set code bw5), numbered 88. It is a rare card illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, featuring Stoutland with a strong 130 HP and two impactful attacks. The card’s artwork and stats make it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on the Black & White era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card can be identified by its set symbol for Dark Explorers, the number 88, and the illustrator credit to Atsuko Nishida. The card’s image is available at /images/bw5/bw5-88.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited by this status, but it remains a collectible piece for fans of the Black & White series.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handling with clean hands and storing in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set features a variety of Pokémon with intriguing artwork and solid gameplay mechanics. Stoutland #88 stands out as a rare, high-HP Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon with unique attack effects, fitting well into collections emphasizing powerful evolutions from the Black & White era.