Dedenne (BREAKthrough 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dedenne from BREAKthrough is an uncommon, Basic Lightning-type Pokémon numbered 57. With 60 HP and a single attack—Thunder Shock—it offers simple, status-focused gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Thunder Shock — Flip a coin; if heads, the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed. Deals 10 damage.
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: It uses its tail to absorb electricity from power plants or from outlets in houses, and then it fires the electricity from its whiskers.
• Set Code: xy8
• Card ID: xy8-57
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Print Variants: None known
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Dedenne from BREAKthrough (xy8-57). No alternate print variants or special editions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No promotional or alternate versions of this exact card are known. Identify it by set code xy8, card number 57, and illustrator Kouki Saitou.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Thunder Shock attack can paralyze opponents, making it a straightforward pick for casual play or collection.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve, keep it out of direct sunlight, and avoid bending or moisture to preserve condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Introduces Dedenne as a Basic Lightning-type emphasizing quick plays and paralysis via Thunder Shock.