Gurdurr Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #59

Character Intro

Gurdurr from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon card numbered 59. With 80 HP and the attack Steel Swing, it’s a solid pickup for collectors focusing on the Dark Explorers series.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Timburr)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Low Kick (20 damage, costs 1 Colorless)
• Steel Swing (Flip 2 coins; does 60 damage times the number of heads, costs 1 Fighting and 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “They strengthen their bodies by carrying steel beams. They show off their big muscles to their friends.”
• Illustrator: Mizue
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Card Number: 59
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the Dark Explorers printing of Gurdurr, card number 59—an uncommon Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with two attacks and no abilities. Steel Swing offers variable damage based on coin flips. No other printings or special variants are noted for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It’s easily identified by the set code “bw5,” card number 59, the illustrator credit to Mizue, and its uncommon rarity. The card features a regulation mark that is unknown or absent.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store this Gurdurr in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as an uncommon, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): Features Gurdurr as a straightforward Stage 1 Fighting-type emphasizing physical strength through its attacks and flavor text. Mizue’s artwork highlights Gurdurr’s muscular build.