Archie Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Archie is an uncommon Supporter card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 71. Its distinctive design captures the character’s essence, and collectors value its place in the set’s thematic clash between Team Magma and Team Aqua.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex4-71
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Archie appears in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (ex4), numbered 71. It is an uncommon Supporter card with no HP or attacks, focusing solely on its Supporter effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex4” and card number “71.” The card’s artwork by Ken Sugimori is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules: You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Search your deck for a Pokémon with Team Aqua in its name and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. Treat the new Benched Pokémon as a Basic Pokémon. If it is a Stage 2 Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it lacks a regulation mark and may be more susceptible to wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Archie appears as a strategic Supporter card designed to facilitate Team Aqua Pokémon deployment. This set focuses on the conflict between Team Magma and Team Aqua, with Archie playing a pivotal role in Team Aqua’s lineup.