Numel (ex8-68) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Numel is a Common Pokémon card from the Deoxys set, numbered 68. With 40 HP, the Poké-Body Dense, and a single attack—Ram—it’s a straightforward Basic Pokémon suited to early gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Ability: Dense (reduces damage from Evolved Pokémon attacks by 20)
• Attack: Ram (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Numel appears in the ex Deoxys set, numbered 68 and classified as a Common rarity card. It is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, whose artwork captures the Pokémon’s simple yet sturdy nature. There are no known alternate printings or special editions of this card within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no print variants listed for this Numel card. Key identifiers include its set code “ex8,” card number 68, and the unique Poké-Body Dense ability. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex8/ex8-68.jpg for visual confirmation.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.
  With low HP and a single attack, Numel is better suited to collectors or casual play. Dense provides niche defense against Evolved Pokémon, reinforcing its simple, defensive role.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. While a common card, it still benefits from careful handling to preserve condition and artwork integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): Numel appears as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a unique defensive Poké-Body ability. It fits the set’s theme of diverse Pokémon with strategic abilities, though it remains a simple and straightforward card within the lineup.