Neo Genesis / #43/111

Phanpy

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Neo Genesis
Rarity (source): Peu Commune
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Source reference: neo1-43

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Near rivers, Phanpy digs a shelter in the ground and marks the surrounding area with its trunk. That same nose then becomes a grooming tool when it sprays itself with water. With other Phanpy, bathing becomes an exchange of splashes, followed by drying off beside the water. Its life thus unfolds through simple actions connected to the riverbank and the group.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

A gesture of affection from Phanpy can be difficult to receive. Pokémon Silver explains that it gives friendly trunk bumps, but with enough force to send the person it touches flying. Its power sometimes exceeds the gentleness of its intention.

Sources for this background

Pokédex — background source

Card details

HP: 40
Type (source): Combat
Stage (source): Base
Pokédex number: 231
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Plante ×2
Resistance (source): Électrique -30

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

Il balance sa longue trompe pour s'amuser, mais il est si fort que cela peut être dangereux.

Attacks

Charge

Cost: Incolore

Damage: 10

Ténacité

Cost: Combat

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, alors, si pendant le prochain tour de votre adversaire, une attaque est supposée mettre Phanpy K.O., Phanpy n'est pas mis K.O. mais ses PV deviennent 10.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Normal
First Edition
Normal · Standard
Normal · Standard · 1re Édition

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