Rufflet Collector’s Guide: Emerging Powers #86

Character Intro

Rufflet from the Emerging Powers set is a common, 60 HP Basic Pokémon. It offers simple, reliable attacks—Peck and Slash—making it a straightforward pickup for Black & White–era collectors. It is numbered 86 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Peck (10 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Slash (20 damage, 2 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: “They will challenge anything, even strong opponents, without fear. Their frequent fights help them become stronger.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact Rufflet appears in the Black & White series’ Emerging Powers set with set code “bw2” and card number 86. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by:
– Set code “bw2”
– Card number 86
– Illustrator Kouki Saitou’s artwork
– Colorless type and Basic stage

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the surface and edges with a sleeve, and store away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain condition and collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers (bw2): A straightforward Basic Pokémon with simple attacks and modest HP—ideal for beginners or collectors focused on the Black & White era. The fearless flavor text matches its uncomplicated battle style.