Tynamo (Dark Explorers #44) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tynamo is a Common Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers set, numbered 44. It has a modest 40 HP and features the attack Charge Beam. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 40
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attack: Charge Beam (10 damage) — Flip a coin; if heads, attach an Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “These Pokémon move in schools. They have an electricity-generating organ, so they discharge electricity if in danger.”
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the Dark Explorers set printing of Tynamo, card number 44. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed. The card’s single attack, Charge Beam, offers a strategic energy recovery mechanic.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “bw5” and the card number “44.” The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the Lightning type and a Fighting weakness.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Tynamo card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for both casual collectors and players who appreciate electric-type Pokémon.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set includes Tynamo as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a unique energy-recycling attack. The card fits well into electric-themed decks but is not currently legal in major tournament formats.