Slowpoke (Dark Explorers 23) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Slowpoke from the Dark Explorers set is a Common Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features the attack “Shot in the Dark,” offering a straightforward option for gameplay. This card is numbered 23 in the set, making it a recognizable piece for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Flavor Text: Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
• Attacks:
• Big Yawn: Both this Pokémon and the Defending Pokémon become Asleep.
• Shot in the Dark: Flip 2 coins; if either is tails, the attack does nothing. Deals 20 damage otherwise.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Dark Explorers set, identified by set code bw5 and card number 23. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set symbol, number 23 in the Dark Explorers set, and the illustrator credit to MAHOU. The card features a Water type symbol and a retreat cost of three.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its moderate HP and disruptive “Big Yawn” attack may offer tactical value in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its artwork and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set features Slowpoke as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with sleep-inducing and coin-flip-based attacks. It fits the set’s theme of exploration and discovery with a subtle but strategic playstyle. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize Slowpoke’s unique fishing skill and resilience.