Mankey (Plasma Freeze 59) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Mankey from the Plasma Freeze set is a common card numbered 59 with 50 HP. This energetic Pokémon features a straightforward attack called Scratch. Its simple design makes it a charming addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 50
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Scratch (20 damage, costs 1 Fighting Energy)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “It lives in treetop colonies. If one becomes enraged, the whole colony rampages for no reason.”
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Mankey card appears in the Plasma Freeze expansion of the Black & White series. It is a common rarity card, numbered 59 in the set. There are no known alternate printings or promotional versions of this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this Mankey card. It can be identified by its set code “bw9” and card number 59. The card features the Fighting type symbol and the illustrator credit to Kagemaru Himeno.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. No special rules or abilities are associated with this printing.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special rarity or foil treatment, standard protection applies. Store in a sleeve and keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant illustration by Kagemaru Himeno.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): This set includes Mankey as a basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and modest HP. It fits well into thematic decks focusing on Fighting types but lacks abilities or complex mechanics. The set’s artwork and flavor text add character depth to this otherwise simple card.