Skitty (ex2-79) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Skitty is a common Pokémon card from the Sandstorm set, numbered 79. It has 50 HP and features the attack Double-edge. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Energy Catch: Search your discard pile for a basic Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Double-edge: Deals 30 damage but Skitty does 10 damage to itself. (Cost: 2 Colorless)

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sandstorm set (ex2), card number 79. It is a Common rarity card featuring artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code (ex2), card number (79), and illustrator credit. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex2/ex2-79.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card from an older set, preserving the card’s condition is essential for collectors. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the integrity of the artwork and card stock.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): This set introduced Skitty as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with utility in Energy recovery and a self-damaging attack, reflecting a balanced but straightforward playstyle. The set’s artwork and card design maintain the classic ex series aesthetic.

This Skitty card is a neat collectible for fans of the ex series and those interested in early Colorless-type Pokémon strategies.