Camerupt Collector’s Guide: Boundaries Crossed #22

Character Intro

Camerupt from the Boundaries Crossed set is a rare card boasting 130 HP. Numbered 22 in the set (bw7-22), this fiery Pokémon features the attack Flamethrower and stands out with its robust stats and striking design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Numel)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Boundaries Crossed set, card number 22. It is a rare card featuring Camerupt with two attacks: Fire Shard, which can Burn and potentially Paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon, and Flamethrower, which deals significant damage but requires discarding an Energy.

Attacks & Strategy

• Fire Shard: Status pressure via Burn with a chance to Paralyze can swing tempo.
• Flamethrower: Reliable damage output at the cost of an Energy discard—plan your energy attachments accordingly.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Camerupt card. It is identified by the set code bw7-22 and is part of the Black & White series. The card’s illustration by Akira Komayama and the lack of a regulation mark help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Camerupt card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost of 4 and energy discard requirement for Flamethrower suggest strategic energy management is necessary when playing.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare Camerupt card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition, especially given its collectible status.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed: This set introduced Camerupt as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strong attacks and a high HP pool, emphasizing aggressive playstyles with energy management challenges.