Mawile Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze bw9-80

Character Intro

Mawile from the Plasma Freeze set is an uncommon card numbered 80. This lively Pokémon boasts 70 HP and features the attack Big Ol’ Bite. Its straightforward design makes it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Attached to its head is a huge set of jaws formed by horns. It can chew through iron beams.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Freeze set, card number 80. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. No other printings or reprints are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mawile card. Identifiers include the set code “bw9” and the card ID “bw9-80.”

Attacks

• Astonish: can disrupt your opponent’s hand.
• Big Ol’ Bite: deals 30 damage and prevents the opposing Pokémon from retreating next turn.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament legality information is available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: This set includes the Metal-type Mawile as an uncommon Basic Pokémon, notable for its disruptive “Astonish” attack and healing “Big Ol’ Bite.” The set’s artwork and card design emphasize the unique Plasma theme, with this card fitting neatly into Metal-type decks or collections focused on the Black & White series.