Rare Candy (Dark Explorers 100) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rare Candy from the Dark Explorers set is an Uncommon card numbered 100. It accelerates evolution by letting players reach Stage 2 quickly, streamlining gameplay. Collectors value its utility and Ryo Ueda’s distinctive artwork within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: bw5-100
• Type: Item
• Stage: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Series: black_white
• Set Code: bw5
• Subtypes: Item
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This printing of Rare Candy appears in Dark Explorers as card number 100. Illustrated by Ryo Ueda and classified as an Uncommon Item, its primary function is to let players evolve a Basic Pokémon directly into a Stage 2 Pokémon—bypassing Stage 1—subject to specific play restrictions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code “bw5” and card number “100.” The Ryo Ueda artwork is consistent across this printing. The card has no regulation mark, and types/weaknesses are not applicable.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Rules: Choose 1 of your Basic Pokémon in play. If you have a Stage 2 card in your hand that evolves from that Pokémon, put that card on the Basic Pokémon. (This counts as evolving that Pokémon.) You can’t use this card during your first turn or on a Basic Pokémon that was put into play this turn.
• You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• The card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching the surface. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term preservation, especially to protect the illustrator’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Features Rare Candy as an Uncommon Item enabling quick evolution to Stage 2. Part of the black_white series with artwork by Ryo Ueda; its straightforward effect and clean design make it both useful and collectible.