Combee Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm bw8-4

Character Intro

Combee is a Common Pokémon card from the Plasma Storm set, numbered 4. With 30 HP and the attack Sting Missile, it’s a straightforward, low-commitment addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 30
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Sting Missile (30 damage; shuffles this Pokémon and all cards attached to it into your deck)
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Combee from the Black & White Plasma Storm set, card number 4. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special editions for this Combee card. Identification relies on the set code “bw8” and card number “4.” The card’s Grass-type symbol and Yukiko Baba’s illustration are key visual identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its self-shuffling Sting Missile can be tactically useful but may limit longevity in play.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with delicate artwork, store this Combee in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the vibrant illustration by Yukiko Baba.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): This set introduced Combee as a basic Grass-type with a tactical self-recycling attack. The set’s theme and artwork style are well represented in this card’s design, making it a modest but charming collectible.