Porygon2 (Plasma Blast 73) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Porygon2 from the Plasma Blast set is an Uncommon card numbered 73. It has 80 HP and the attack Destructive Beam, offering a disruptive option in battle. This card pairs solid stats with a sleek design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Porygon)
• Attack: Destructive Beam — Flip a coin; if heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. Deals 30 damage.
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: “It was upgraded to enable the exploration of other planets. However, it failed to measure up.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Plasma Blast as card number 73. It is an Uncommon card illustrated by HiRON. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or special editions are known. The card is identified by set code “bw10,” number 73, the Plasma Blast set name, and the illustrator credit HiRON.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Destructive Beam gives a tactical chance to discard opponent Energy, making it situationally useful in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially the illustrated area by HiRON—to maintain collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast (bw10): Features Porygon2 as an Uncommon Stage 1 Pokémon with a disruptive Energy-discard attack, fitting the set’s advanced-technology and Plasma theme. The flavor text underscores its intended role in space exploration.