Swoobat Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Swoobat from the Black White set is an uncommon, 80 HP card featuring the straightforward attack Heart Stamp. It brings a modest yet distinct presence to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Woobat)
• Attacks:
• Attract: Disrupts the opponent’s next attack with a coin flip.
• Heart Stamp: Deals 40 damage.
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: Emits sound waves of various frequencies from its nose, including some powerful enough to destroy rocks.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Black White set printing, card number 51, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. Classified as an Uncommon card, it features no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “bw1” and the card number “51.” The card’s Psychic type and Stage 1 subtype help distinguish it within the Black White series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its abilities focus on disruption and moderate damage, which may influence casual play strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Kouki Saitou.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Introduced Swoobat as a Stage 1 Psychic-type with unique sound wave-themed flavor text and tactical attacks. This set is known for expanding the Psychic-type roster with balanced HP and interesting abilities.