Tag: Lanette’s Net Search

  • Collector’s Guide: Lanette’s Net Search (Emerald #77)

    Lanette’s Net Search – Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Lanette’s Net Search is an uncommon Supporter card from the Emerald set, numbered 77. Featuring Lanette—known for her keen intellect and resourcefulness—it adds a strategic deck-search option that enhances setup. Collectors appreciate its role within the Emerald series.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Emerald 77 Uncommon Ken Sugimori
    • Card ID: ex9-77
    • Stage: Supporter
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • No abilities or attacks
    • No weaknesses or resistances
    • Flavor text: unknown

    Key Printings

    Lanette’s Net Search appears solely in the Emerald set as card number 77. As a Supporter, it lets you search your deck for up to three different types of Basic Pokémon (excluding Baby Pokémon), add them to your hand, then shuffle your deck—an efficient way to set up diverse strategies early.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants. Identify it by the set code “ex9” and number “77” within the Emerald set. The Ken Sugimori artwork is a clear visual cue.

    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 up to 3 different types of Basic Pokémon cards (excluding Baby Pokémon), show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

    • Notes:
    • Fetches up to three different types of Basic Pokémon; Baby Pokémon are excluded.
    • Counts as your Supporter for the turn and is discarded at end of turn.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and Supporter role, preserving surface and edge condition helps retain collector value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Emerald (ex9): Lanette’s Net Search debuts as a Supporter card with a focused deck-searching effect, enhancing strategic play by allowing players to fetch multiple Basic Pokémon types. Its clean design and Ken Sugimori’s illustration make it a visually appealing and functional addition to the set.

    Lanette's Net Search (Emerald) #77

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    Lanette's Net Search (Emerald) #77

  • Collector’s Guide: Lanette’s Net Search (Sandstorm #87)

    Lanette’s Net Search (ex2-87) Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Lanette’s Net Search is an Uncommon Trainer—Supporter from the Sandstorm set, numbered 87. Featuring the clever and resourceful Lanette with artwork by Ken Sugimori, it adds a clean, era-accurate design and a strategic deck-smoothing effect to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Sandstorm 87 Uncommon Ken Sugimori
    • Card ID: ex2-87
    • Stage: Supporter
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Types: None specified
    • Weaknesses/Resistances: None
    • Evolves From: None
    • Flavor Text: Unknown
    • Image: Lanette's Net Search

    Key Printings

    Printed solely in the Sandstorm expansion of the ex series, this card is identified by set code ex2 and number 87. Ken Sugimori’s artwork reflects the clean, classic style of the period, appealing to collectors of early ex-era cards.

    Variants & Identifiers

    No known print variants exist. It is uniquely identified by set code (ex2), card number (87), and rarity (Uncommon). The card has no regulation mark, and no alternate or promotional versions are documented.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    As a Supporter, Lanette’s Net Search lets you search your deck for up to three different types of Basic Pokémon (excluding Baby Pokémon), reveal them, and put them into your hand. Only one Supporter can be played per turn, and this Supporter is discarded at the end of the turn. The effect provides efficient early-game setup, though current tournament legality is unknown.

    Care & Storage Tips

    • Use a fitted sleeve and a rigid toploader for long-term protection.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading or warping.
    • Avoid bending or scratching to preserve the classic Ken Sugimori artwork.
    • Store in a stable, moderate environment to maintain condition.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Sandstorm (ex2): Debuted here as a Supporter that improves deck consistency by fetching multiple Basic Pokémon types, fitting neatly into the ex series’ streamlined tactical play.

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    Lanette's Net Search (Sandstorm) #87