Skiploom (Team Rocket Returns 49) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Skiploom is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 49. It features 60 HP and the ability called Buffer. Its attack, Miracle Powder, adds a strategic element to gameplay. This card offers a charming addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Hoppip)
• Ability: Buffer (Poké-Body)
• Attack: Miracle Powder (10 damage, may inflict Special Conditions)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -30
• Retreat Cost: 0

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Skiploom card is from the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7), numbered 49. It is an uncommon rarity card and features the artwork of Kyoko Umemoto. No alternate printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

This Skiploom card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “ex7” and card number 49. The card’s unique Buffer ability and the Miracle Powder attack are key gameplay identifiers. The illustration style by Kyoko Umemoto also helps distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Buffer ability offers a strategic defensive option, and Miracle Powder can impose Special Conditions, adding tactical depth. However, its playability in official tournaments is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon Skiploom card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kyoko Umemoto. Keeping it in a temperature-controlled environment will help maintain its condition over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set includes the Skiploom card as an uncommon Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with a defensive Poké-Body and a disruptive attack. The set’s focus on Team Rocket themes contrasts with Skiploom’s nature, making it a unique addition.
• Other sets: No other sets or printings for this Skiploom card are known.