Mawile (ex14-9) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mawile from the Crystal Guardians set is a Rare Holo card numbered 9. It features 60 HP and the attack Bite Off. This card offers a straightforward but striking addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex14 subset of the Crystal Guardians series. It is a Rare Holo card, numbered 9 in the set, featuring artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. The card’s attacks include:
– “Mining,” which allows searching for a Trainer or Pokémon Tool card
– “Bite Off,” which deals extra damage to Pokémon-ex

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward:
– Set code: “ex14-9”
– Rarity: Rare Holo
– Metal type with a single retreat cost
– Artwork and holofoil pattern consistent with the Crystal Guardians style

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in casual or older formats is not specified.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain condition, store this Mawile in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): This set features a variety of Pokémon with crystal-themed artwork and includes this Mawile as a Rare Holo Metal-type Basic Pokémon. The set is known for its unique Trainer and Tool interactions, as highlighted by Mawile’s “Mining” attack.