Sableye Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #62

Character Intro

Sableye from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon card numbered 62 with 70 HP. This mischievous Pokémon features the attack Confuse Ray, adding a tricky element to gameplay. Its modest stats make it a strategic choice for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Confuse Ray: Deals 10 damage and may confuse the Defending Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Junk Hunt: Allows retrieval of 2 Item cards from the discard pile to your hand.
• Weaknesses, resistances, and regulation mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series, set code bw5, titled Dark Explorers. It is card number 62 and classified as Uncommon. The card features no evolutions and no abilities, focusing on its two attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identifier: set code “bw5-62.”
• Illustrator: kawayoo.
• Image: /images/bw5/bw5-62.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. According to the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): Introduced Sableye as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with a focus on disruption and resource recovery through its attacks. The set emphasizes exploration themes, fitting Sableye’s cave-dwelling nature.

For collectors and players interested in Darkness-type Pokémon from the Black & White era, this Sableye offers a distinctive blend of thematic design and practical card effects.