Bagon (ex8-52) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bagon is a Common Pokémon from the Deoxys set, numbered 52. It has 50 HP and features the attacks Singe and Doubleslap—simple, coin-flip-driven moves that make this a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Fire -30, Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Singe: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Burned (cost: 1 Fire energy).
• Doubleslap: Flip 2 coins; does 10 damage times the number of heads (cost: 1 Water energy).
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bagon appears only in the ex: Deoxys set as card number 52. It is a Common card with artwork by Takao Unno. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special editions for this Bagon. Identify it by the set code “ex8,” card number 52, Takao Unno’s illustration, and its Colorless typing with Fire and Water attack costs.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and simple attacks limit competitive use, but coin flips and Burn provide modest strategic interest.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Though a common, it still benefits from careful handling to preserve condition—avoid bending or scratching, especially over the artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex: Deoxys (ex8): Features Bagon as a Basic Pokémon with Fire and Water attack costs, fitting the set’s diverse elemental themes and Hoenn/Deoxys focus. Specific release details remain unknown.