Klinklang Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #77

Character Intro

Klinklang from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo card numbered 77. It has 140 HP and features the attack Lock Gear. With its mechanical theme and sturdy stat line, it’s a distinctive, durable addition to a Metal-type collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Klang)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attacks:
• Metal Blast: Does 20 more damage for each Metal Energy attached (cost: 1 Colorless)
• Lock Gear: Deals 60 damage and lets you draw cards until you have 6 cards in hand (cost: 2 Metal, 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “The gear with the red core is rotated at high speed for a rapid energy charge.”
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Set Code: bw5
• Card Number: 77
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This exact printing of Klinklang appears in the Black & White series’ Dark Explorers expansion. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a desirable collectible for fans of Metal-type Pokémon and the Black & White era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (bw5), card number (77), and the distinctive artwork by Hajime Kusajima. The card’s unique attacks and high retreat cost also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

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

Play Notes

Its high retreat cost and energy-dependent Metal Blast attack suggest strategic play focused on energy management, though tournament viability is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Klinklang as a powerful Metal-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique energy-scaling attack and a card-drawing ability, encapsulated in a rare holofoil print that highlights its mechanical design.