Foongus Collectors Guide: Dragons Exalted #17

Character Intro

Foongus is a Common Grass-type from the Dragons Exalted set, card number 17. With 40 HP and the coin-flip attack Double Spin, it’s a simple, approachable addition to a black_white era collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Attack: Double Spin — Flip 2 coins; this attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: For some reason, this Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. They release poison spores to repel those who try to catch them.
• Set Code: bw6
• Series: black_white
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

The Dragons Exalted #17 Foongus features original artwork by Shin Nagasawa. As a Basic Grass-type with Double Spin, it leans on coin flips for output—an uncomplicated collectible within the black_white series.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Identification is straightforward via set code “bw6” and card number 17. It is a Common rarity with no special regulation marks or alternate art versions.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Foongus card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and simple attack make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive option.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve and store away from direct sunlight and humidity.
• Avoid bending or surface wear to keep the artwork crisp.
• Given its common rarity, prioritize clean storage over high-grade grading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragons Exalted (bw6): Introduces Foongus as a basic Grass-type with a Poké Ball-like design and a coin-flip attack, fitting the black_white series’ focus on diverse Pokémon with strategic abilities.