Sableye Collector’s Guide: Ancient Origins (xy7-44)

Character Intro

Sableye from Ancient Origins is an Uncommon Basic Darkness-type card, number 44, with 70 HP. Its standout move, Bewitching Eyes, gives it a disruptive edge, making this low-HP trickster appealing to both collectors and tactical players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistances: None listed
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: It dwells in the darkness of caves. It uses its sharp claws to dig up gems to nourish itself.

Key Printings

This exact Sableye appears in Ancient Origins (set code xy7) as card number 44. It is Uncommon with artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. No other print variants are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: xy7-44
• Subtypes: Basic
• Attacks:
• Bewitching Eyes: Choose a Supporter card from your opponent’s discard pile and use its effect.
• Furtive Drop: Place 3 damage counters on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Abilities: None
• Evolves From: None
• Image URL: /images/xy7/xy7-44.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Although Uncommon, careful handling supports long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): A Basic Darkness-type with disruption via Bewitching Eyes and chip damage from Furtive Drop. Notable for Hitoshi Ariga’s illustration and moderate HP, fitting decks focused on discard interaction and damage counters.

This guide covers the exact printing of Sableye from Ancient Origins (xy7-44). For more detailed set information or other printings, further research is recommended.