Klang Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #76

Character Intro

Klang from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 80 HP. It features the attack Vice Grip and offers straightforward, reliable offense—making it a practical inclusion for casual builds.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Klink)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Shin Nagasawa
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Card Number: 76
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Klang is from Dark Explorers, identified by set code bw5 and card number 76. It has two attacks:
– Charge Beam: On a coin flip, retrieves Energy from the discard pile.
– Vice Grip: A straightforward damage-dealing move.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its Metal typing, Stage 1 status, and Shin Nagasawa’s artwork. For market searches, use: “Klang Dark Explorers 76.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its retreat cost of 3 and resistance to Psychic make it a tactical option in casual play, though its weakness and energy needs should be weighed.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a sleeve and keep it out of direct sunlight to avoid fading. Maintain low humidity and stable temperatures to protect the cardstock. Given its unknown legality and collectible status, careful handling helps preserve value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): Klang appears as a mechanically themed Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. The set highlights its spinning minigears through vivid flavor text and detailed illustration, appealing to collectors focused on the Black & White era.