Dunsparce (XY 101) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dunsparce (XY 101) is an Uncommon card with 40 HP featuring the attack Second Bite. Its simple, distinct design makes it a straightforward, collectible addition to the XY era.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Glare: Flip a coin; if heads, the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed.
• Second Bite: Deals 10+ damage, increasing by 10 for each damage counter on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backwards by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
• Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Dunsparce from the XY set, card number 101. It is an uncommon card without any known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Dunsparce card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “xy1” and card number “101.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining its physical quality is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): This set introduced Dunsparce as a basic Colorless Pokémon with simple but strategic attacks. It features a low retreat cost and a unique flavor text highlighting its evasive nature. The card fits well in casual play but lacks tournament legality.