Tirtouga (Unified Minds 44) Collectors Guide

Overview

Tirtouga from the Unified Minds set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 100 HP. This sturdy creature features the attack Boulder Crush, adding a solid option to your deck. As card number 44, it offers a reliable presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Unidentified Fossil)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Shell Attack (20 damage, costs 1 Fighting energy)
• Boulder Crush (60 damage, costs 1 Fighting and 2 Colorless energies)
• No abilities
• No resistances
• Regulation mark: unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:
  

  

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series set “Unified Minds” with the set code sm11. It is an Uncommon rarity card numbered 44. The card features artwork by HYOGONOSUKE and includes two Fighting-based attacks, emphasizing its fossil and rock-themed battle style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code (sm11-44), rarity (Uncommon), and the unique illustrator credit to HYOGONOSUKE. The card’s evolution from Unidentified Fossil is a key gameplay and collector detail.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament presence are therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining its surface and edges will help retain collector value. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set Context

• Unified Minds (sm11): This set features a diverse range of Pokémon from the Sun & Moon era, including fossil-themed cards like Tirtouga. The set focuses on dynamic battle strategies and showcases detailed artwork, with Tirtouga representing ancient aquatic life adapted for land hunting.