Ivysaur (Crystal Guardians 35) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ivysaur from the Crystal Guardians set is an Uncommon card numbered 35. It features 70 HP and two attacks—Stretch Vine and Sharp Leaf—offering a solid presence with balanced stats and a distinctive move set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Bulbasaur
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Stretch Vine: Targets one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon for 30 damage without applying Weakness or Resistance.
• Sharp Leaf: Flip a coin; if heads, deals 60 damage total (40+20).
• Abilities: None
• Resistance: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Crystal Guardians set, card number 35—an Uncommon illustrated by Hisao Nakamura.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Identifiers include the set code “ex14” and the card number “35.” The card features the subtype “Stage 1” and the Grass type.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): This set includes Ivysaur as a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with strategic bench-targeting and coin-flip damage attacks. The set is known for its detailed artwork and balanced card design.