Scolipede XY 53 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Scolipede from the XY set is a Rare card with 150 HP, making it a sturdy addition to any deck. Its attack, Poison Ring, offers a strategic edge in battle. This vibrant card is numbered 53 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Whirlipede)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Scolipede is from the XY set, card number 53. It features two attacks:
– Random Peck — can increase damage based on coin flips.
– Poison Ring — poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon and prevents retreat during their next turn.

The card’s rarity is classified as Rare.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include:
– Set code: “xy1”
– Card number: “53”
– Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
– Psychic type and Stage 2 subtype

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.
• No additional tournament or play notes are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store this Scolipede card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handle with clean hands and use a rigid top-loader for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: This Scolipede card is part of the original XY set, known for introducing many Stage 2 evolutions with strong HP and strategic attacks. It fits well within the Psychic-type theme of the set and showcases Mitsuhiro Arita’s classic Pokémon TCG artwork style.