Omanyte (ex2-70) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Omanyte is a common card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 70. It has 70 HP and features the attack Bind. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection focused on classic Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Mysterious Fossil
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Sandstorm (set code ex2), card number 70, at common rarity—an accessible pickup for series-focused collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou.
• Notable attacks:
• Team Assembly — allows benching multiple Basic Pokémon.
• Bind — deals 20 damage and can paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• In play:
• Team Assembly can be strategically useful for setting up your bench.
• Bind offers a chance to paralyze opposing Pokémon while dealing 20 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. As a common, it suits both play and display; careful handling helps maintain long-term condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): Features Omanyte as a Stage 1 Water-type with practical benching support and status effects, contributing to bench development and disruption tactics.