Luvdisc (ex9-53) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Luvdisc from the Emerald set is a common card numbered 53 with 60 HP. It features the unique attack Strange Scale, adding a distinctive touch to its gameplay. This charming card offers a straightforward yet engaging option for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Call for Friend: Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle afterward.
• Strange Scale: Deals 20 damage and Confuses an Evolved Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Luvdisc card from the ex Emerald set, numbered 53. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “ex9” and card number 53. The illustrator’s signature style by Hajime Kusajima can also help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its utility lies primarily in casual or collector play due to its supportive attack and status effect.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Given its common rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.
• Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Emerald: This set features Luvdisc as a Basic Water-type with supportive and status-inflicting moves. It fits well into decks that benefit from bench setup and disruption of evolved opponents. The set itself is known for its diverse Pokémon and strategic depth.