Wurmple (ex1-78) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Wurmple is a Common Pokémon card from the Ruby Sapphire set, numbered 78. With 50 HP and the attack “Signs of Evolution,” it’s a straightforward addition to collections centered on early-stage Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Signs of Evolution (search deck for Silcoon and Beautifly, or Cascoon and Dustox)
• Poison Barb (poisons the Defending Pokémon)

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Ruby Sapphire expansion of the ex series, identified by the set code ex1 and card number 78. It is a Common rarity card, making it accessible for collectors and players alike.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the illustrator Hajime Kusajima and the card’s unique attacks, especially “Signs of Evolution,” which allows deck searching for specific evolutions. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex1/ex1-78.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its low HP and simple attacks suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve surface and artwork. Even as a Common, maintaining condition matters—especially given the unknown release date, which may influence historical interest.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Introduced Wurmple as a Basic Grass-type with evolutionary search utility. The set broadened the ex series with Hoenn-region Pokémon, and Wurmple fits the theme with its evolution-focused design.