Umbreon Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #60

Character Intro

Umbreon from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon card numbered 60. It features a solid 100 HP and a striking attack called Slashing Strike. This card offers a balanced presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Attacks: Shadow Drain (30 damage, heals damage dealt), Slashing Strike (80 damage, disables next use)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: TOKIYA
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Card Number: 60
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Umbreon appears in the Dark Explorers set, identified by set code bw5 and card number 60. It features artwork by TOKIYA and includes two attacks:
– Shadow Drain — 30 damage and heals Umbreon by the damage dealt.
– Slashing Strike — 80 damage with a usage restriction on the following turn.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. Key identifiers include its Darkness type, Stage 1 subtype, and the unique combination of attacks. The card’s resistance to Psychic and weakness to Fighting are also notable traits. The image can be referenced at /images/bw5/bw5-60.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its healing mechanic and strong attack make it a strategic choice in casual play, but tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate TOKIYA illustration. Keep it in a cool, dry environment to avoid warping or moisture damage, especially since it is an uncommon card with collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Umbreon as a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The card’s flavor text and artwork emphasize its mysterious lunar connection, making it a standout piece within the set’s thematic focus on dark and shadowy Pokémon.