Old Rod (ex15-78) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Old Rod is an uncommon Trainer card from the Dragon Frontiers set, numbered 78. The card showcases a classic fishing tool, with straightforward, practical design. Collectors value its nostalgic presence within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex15-78
• Type: Item
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: Flip 2 coins. If both are heads, search your discard pile for a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. If both are tails, search your discard pile for a Trainer card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
• Illustrator: Shizurow
• Image URL: /images/ex15/ex15-78.jpg

Key Printings

This printing appears in Dragon Frontiers as card 78, classified Uncommon and illustrated by Shizurow. No alternate printings or reprints are documented for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification relies on set code “ex15,” card number 78, and Shizurow’s artwork. The card’s subtype is Item, with no listed weaknesses, resistances, or abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its coin-flip mechanic provides situational discard-pile retrieval, offering potential value when both coins match.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and distinctive artwork, protecting the surface and edges—avoiding bends and extreme temperatures—helps maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon Frontiers: Old Rod (ex15-78) debuts as an uncommon Item with a versatile discard-pile retrieval effect via coin flips, highlighted by Shizurow’s detailed illustration.