Slowpoke — Team Rocket Returns #76 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

A simple, charming inclusion from the ex era, Slowpoke from Team Rocket Returns is a Common Basic numbered 76 with 50 HP. It features the defensive Poké-Body Dense and a straightforward attack, Bite.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Dense (reduces damage from opponent’s Evolved Pokémon by 10)
• Attack: Bite (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

The Slowpoke card from the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7-76) is a straightforward Basic Pokémon with a defensive Poké-Body ability. It is notable for its role in the ex series and its association with the Team Rocket Returns theme. This printing is the only known version with this exact combination of artwork, ability, and stats.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Slowpoke card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex7-76,” Psychic type, and the illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s artwork. The card’s common rarity and basic stage classification also help distinguish it within the set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability is therefore limited to casual or collector-focused use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is still valuable to collectors who appreciate the ex series and Team Rocket Returns theme. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its visual appeal and potential future value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set revisits the notorious Team Rocket theme with a mix of Dark and Psychic Pokémon. Slowpoke fits well here as a defensive Psychic Basic Pokémon with a simple attack and a damage-reducing ability, reflecting the set’s focus on strategic play and thematic consistency.