Wobbuffet HGSS04
Set: HGSS Black Star Promos
Released: Feb 10, 2010
Pokémon
Psychic Type
Promo
Psychic Type
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About Wobbuffet
To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #202
- Card Number HGSS04
- Card RarityPromo
- Illustratormatch
- Release Date10/02/2010
- SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
- Expansion HGSS Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic
- Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Psychic 
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Tenacious Bind
As long as Wobbuffet is your Active Pokémon, your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost is ColorlessColorless more.
Attacks
- Trip Over20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Wobbuffet, a distinctive blue Pokémon known for its expressive face and trademark pose. It stands in a vibrant, lush forest setting, accentuated by rich green foliage and earthy tones, suggesting a lively and natural environment. Wobbuffet's comical expression, with its eyes closed and mouth open wide, adds a sense of playfulness to the scene.The art style features bold outlines and smooth shading, giving a cartoon-like appearance that aligns with the whimsical nature of Pokémon. The color palette is dominated by cool blues and greens, contrasted by the warm hues of Wobbuffet's red mouth.
Playability Overview
Wobbuffet's Tenacious Bind ability can strategically hinder opponents' mobility, but its reliance on coin flips and modest attack damage may limit its effectiveness in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Quiet CavernThis Wobbuffet feels right at home in a deep, calm cave setting. Use it as a chill, low-key card in the middle of a cave or dark-forest themed page. Surround it with other Psychic types or Pokémon that prefer shadowy, hidden spots.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Calm / Muted Purple / Hidden Depths / Night Stalker
