Darmanitan Collector’s Guide (Next Destinies #60)

Character Intro

Darmanitan from the Next Destinies set is a Rare card numbered 60 with 110 HP. This vibrant Pokémon highlights the hard-hitting DarMAXitan attack, giving it a dynamic presence in battle. Collectors will appreciate its striking design and solid stats within the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Darumaka)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Synchrodraw (Psychic): Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw cards equal to your opponent’s hand size.
• DarMAXitan (2 Colorless): Flip a coin for each Energy attached; this attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: “When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.”

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White series set “Next Destinies,” card number 60. It is classified as a Rare card and illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. No release date is documented for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “bw4” and card number 60. The card’s Psychic type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value lies in Synchrodraw, which can refresh your hand based on your opponent’s hand size, and DarMAXitan, which scales damage with attached Energy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and illustrator prominence, consider a top-loader or a binder with acid-free pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): This set features Darmanitan as a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a focus on hand manipulation and variable damage output. It fits into the set’s theme of dynamic evolutions and strategic play.