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Carnivine 5/108

Name: Carnivine #5 - Dark Explorers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw5-5
Price: 1.3 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dark Explorers Released: May 9, 2012

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Grass Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 28.5 packs (3.5%)

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About Carnivine

It binds itself to trees on marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Carnivine
National Pokédex #455
Card Number 5/108
Card RarityRare
IllustratorYukiko Baba
Release Date09/05/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dark Explorers
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Water -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Lure Poison
Switch the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Spit Squall
Your opponent puts the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her hand.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Carnivine floating playfully among trees and blooming yellow flowers, its leafy limbs outstretched near a quaint house, blending whimsy with vibrant colors in a lively, natural setting.

Playability Overview

Carnivine offers strategic disruption by forcing switches and returning the opponent's active Pokémon with attached cards, but its relatively low HP and retreat cost may limit its consistency in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cozy GardenThis artwork has a charming, almost homey garden vibe with the house and flowers in the background. Put this card near other Grass types or cards with warm, inviting settings. It works well as a calm spot on your page that contrasts with more intense scenes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earthy Green / Homey Vibes / Garden Life