Tranquill Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #81

Character Intro

Tranquill from the Emerging Powers set is an Uncommon, 70 HP, Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon. Its straightforward offense is anchored by Wing Attack, with Claw providing a coin-flip burst option. Numbered 81 in the set, it’s a clean, no-frills addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Pidove)
• Attacks:
• Claw: Flip a coin; if tails, this attack does nothing. Deals 30 damage.
• Wing Attack: Deals 50 damage with no additional text.
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: Many people believe that, deep in the forest where Tranquill live, there is a peaceful place where there is no war.
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Card Number: 81
• Set: Emerging Powers (bw2)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Emerging Powers printing of Tranquill, card number 81, featuring artwork by Midori Harada. No other printings or reprints are documented for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tranquill card. It can be identified by its set code “bw2-81,” its Uncommon rarity, and the distinctive illustration by Midori Harada. The card’s Colorless type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality status of this Tranquill card is unknown. According to the provided data, it is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify current tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon, preserving the artwork and edges helps maintain collector value. Minimize handling to reduce wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): Introduces Tranquill as a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with balanced HP and straightforward attacks. The peaceful flavor text pairs with its calm illustration for a subtle, charming inclusion in the set.