Pelipper Collector’s Guide: Roaring Skies (XY6-19)

Character Intro

Pelipper from the Roaring Skies set is an uncommon card numbered 19. A Stage 1 Water-type with a solid 100 HP, it features the attacks Swallow and Water Pulse—making it a straightforward yet effective addition to any Water-type collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Wingull)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “It is a messenger of the skies, carrying small Pokémon and eggs to safety in its bill.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Roaring Skies set printing, card number 19.

• Swallow: Heals damage from Pelipper equal to the damage dealt to the opponent’s Active Pokémon (30 damage).
• Water Pulse: Deals 70 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: XY6
– Card number: 19
– Illustrator: Midori Harada
– Image URL: /images/xy6/xy6-19.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card from the Roaring Skies set, Pelipper XY6-19 should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant artwork by Midori Harada. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (XY6): Introduces Pelipper as a versatile Water-type Stage 1 with healing and status-inflicting attacks, emphasizing strategic play and thematic sky-based Pokémon. The card’s artwork and moderate HP make it a notable inclusion for collectors focusing on the XY series.