Mandibuzz (Emerging Powers 69) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mandibuzz from the Emerging Powers set is a Rare card numbered 69. With 90 HP and the attacks Bone Rush and Dark Pulse, it’s a solid pickup for collectors seeking a distinctive Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vullaby)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Bone Rush: Flip a coin until tails; does 30 damage per heads.
• Dark Pulse: Does 20+ damage, increasing by 10 for each Darkness Energy attached to all your Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “Watching from the sky, they swoop to strike weakened Pokémon on the ground. They decorate themselves with bones.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Mandibuzz appears in the Emerging Powers set as card number 69. It is a Rare card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, featuring the Darkness type and Stage 1 evolution status.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “bw2-69,” rarity as Rare, and the artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. The Darkness type and attacks Bone Rush and Dark Pulse further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in decks.

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.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: This set features Mandibuzz as a Rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon, emphasizing coin-flip and energy-attachment mechanics in its attacks. The set showcases Mitsuhiro Arita’s detailed illustrations and introduces Mandibuzz’s bone-themed aesthetic.