Ekans (Team Rocket Returns 55) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ekans is a Common from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 55. It has 60 HP and a single attack, Tail Wrap. Its straightforward design makes it a recognizable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Tail Wrap — Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed. Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This printing is card number 55 in Team Rocket Returns (ex7). It’s a Common Ekans with a single attack, Tail Wrap, which can paralyze the Defending Pokémon on a successful coin flip. The Atsuko Nishida artwork is a notable highlight.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by the set code “ex7” and card number “55”. Its Grass typing is somewhat unusual for Ekans, which is traditionally Poison-type in other contexts.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. With a simple attack and low HP, it’s better suited to casual play or collection goals than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Atsuko Nishida illustration and maintain condition, store the card in a sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, careful handling helps retain collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Features Ekans as a Basic Grass-type with a straightforward paralyzing attack. It aligns with Team Rocket’s mischievous theme, offering a tactical coin-flip element.