Whirlipede 73/149

Name: Whirlipede #73 - Boundaries Crossed | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw7-73
Price: 0.65 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Boundaries Crossed Released: Nov 7, 2012

Pokémon

Psychic Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 14.3 packs (7.0%) Evolves From: Venipede Evolves To: Scolipede

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About Whirlipede

Storing energy for evolution, it sits. But, when predators approach, it moves to stab them with poison spikes.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Whirlipede
National Pokédex #544
Card Number 73/149
Card RarityUncommon
Illustratormatch
Release Date07/11/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Boundaries Crossed
Evolves From
Venipede
Evolves To
Scolipede
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Ability: Poison Point
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), this Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Attacks

Spinning Attack50

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Whirlipede curling forward aggressively, its spiked shell adorned with red rings, set against a backdrop of a stone wall and a clock tower, ready to defend with poisonous intent.

Playability Overview

Whirlipede’s Poison Point ability offers strategic poison status on attacker damage, making it a defensive tool to wear down opponents despite its mediocre attack and high retreat cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Poisonous DefenseWhirlipede has a striking look with its spiky armor and intense purple tones. It gives off a vibe of being both defensive and menacing, making it perfect for a "Danger Zone" page. Pair it with other Poison types or Pokémon with unique abilities that reflect their survival instincts, like Muk or Crobat, for a cohesive feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Tense / Vivid Purple / Toxicity / Survival Instincts