Purrloin Collector’s Guide: Boundaries Crossed #90

Character Intro

Purrloin from Boundaries Crossed (#90) is a Basic Darkness-type Common with 50 HP and the disruptive attack Captivate. Sleek and subtle, it adds quiet charm to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attack: Captivate (Flip a coin; if heads, switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with the Defending Pokémon)
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Series: Black & White
• Set Code: bw7
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Boundaries Crossed printing of Purrloin, card number 90. It is a Common rarity card featuring the Captivate attack, which can disrupt your opponent’s bench positioning.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “bw7,” card number 90, and illustrator Akira Komayama’s artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and single attack make it more suitable for casual play or collection rather than competitive battling.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a common, careful handling preserves the artwork detail and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed (bw7): Introduced Purrloin as a Basic Darkness-type with a tactical attack that can manipulate opponent’s bench positions. This set expanded the Black & White series with diverse Pokémon and strategic options.

This Purrloin printing remains a charming collectible for fans of the Black & White era and those drawn to clever, positional gameplay effects.