Taillow (ex9-68) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Taillow from the Emerald set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 68. It has 50 HP and features the attack Razor Wind. This card presents a straightforward addition for collectors focusing on the Emerald series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Razor Wind (10 damage; flip a coin, if tails, attack does nothing)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Legal: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Emerald set, identified by set code ex9 and card number 68. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. The card can be identified by its set code “ex9,” number “68,” and the illustrator Naoyo Kimura. The card’s market reference query is “Taillow Emerald 68.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features a simple attack that relies on a coin flip, which can affect its reliability in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s crisp artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerald (ex9): Taillow appears as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with a single attack, Razor Wind, emphasizing simplicity and ease of use. The set focuses on Pokémon from the Hoenn region, and this card fits neatly into that theme with straightforward mechanics and classic artwork.