Mandibuzz (Black White #73) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mandibuzz from the Black White set is a Rare Stage 1 card with 90 HP. Numbered 73 in the set, it features the attack Punishment and offers strategic options in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vullaby)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black White set, card number 73. It features two attacks: Blindside, which targets damaged opponent Pokémon, and Punishment, which deals extra damage to Stage 2 Pokémon. The card’s rarity is Rare, making it a desirable piece for collectors of the Black White series.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. Key identifiers include the set code “bw1” and the illustrator Kouki Saitou’s distinctive artwork. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 1 subtype are consistent with its evolutionary line from Vullaby.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value lies in its targeted damage abilities, especially against evolved Pokémon, but its tournament viability is unclear due to unknown legality.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Regularly check for dust or debris that could scratch the card’s surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White: Mandibuzz #73 stands out as a rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with tactical attacks and evocative flavor text. Its presence enriches the set’s diversity and offers collectors a visually compelling and strategically interesting card.
• Other Sets: No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.