Tornadus Collector’s Guide (Emerging Powers #98)

Character Intro

Tornadus is a Rare Ultra card from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 98. This 110 HP Basic showcases the high-impact Hurricane attack and captures the feel of a roaring storm in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Flavor Text: The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.

Key Printings

This exact Tornadus card appears in the Emerging Powers set, numbered 98, and is classified as a Rare Ultra. It features two attacks:
– Energy Wheel — allows energy transfer from a Benched Pokémon.
– Hurricane — deals 80 damage and moves a basic Energy to a Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw2” and the card ID “bw2-98.” The card’s artwork is credited to 5ban Graphics, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play rules are provided.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the artwork and condition by storing the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, handle with care to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: Includes this Tornadus as a Rare Ultra, showcasing a swift, energetic design with unique energy manipulation attacks. The set’s release date is unknown, but it contributes a visually dynamic and strategically interesting Basic Pokémon to collectors and players alike.