01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Whirlipede)

HP 160

TypeDarkness

RarityIllustration Rare

IllustratorOku

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●●●

SetBlack Bolt

Released2025

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Illustration Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$28 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Scolipede — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #545).
Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
Required for any complete Scolipede master set across eras.
Collectors of the Black Bolt set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Scolipede with 160 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Poison Point

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Venoshock Cost: Darkness + Colorless · 90+ damage

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 90 more damage.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.

Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.

Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.

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