Pansage (Emerging Powers #1) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pansage from the Emerging Powers set is a common card numbered 1 with 70 HP. This lively Pokémon features straightforward, beginner-friendly attacks and a clean, accessible design—an easy pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Attacks:
• Collect: Draw a card (1 Colorless energy)
• Scratch: Deals 20 damage (2 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon dwells deep in the forest. Eating a leaf from its head whisks weariness away as if by magic.”
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears as card number 1 in the Emerging Powers set from the Black & White series. It is a Common rarity card featuring Pansage in its Basic stage, with no evolutions printed on this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “bw2” and the card ID “bw2-1.” The card’s subtype is Basic, and it carries no regulation mark. The market reference for this printing is “Pansage Emerging Powers 1.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No specific tournament usage notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface, particularly around edges where wear shows first.
• Keep the card flat and separate from loose items to preserve the artwork and condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (Black & White Series): Introduces Pansage as a Basic Grass-type with simple attacks suited to beginners. Its common rarity and straightforward design make it a staple for collectors focused on early Black & White expansions.