Whirlipede, Burning Shadows 57/147, uncommon

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Whirlipede

Burning Shadows 57/147 • uncommon

Set: Burning Shadows
Number: 57/147
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2017
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $0.03
Artist: SATOSHI NAKAI

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$0.03market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.03 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Whirlipede from the Burning Shadows expansion represents a notable shift for the Pokémon, as it is classified as a Psychic-type rather than its usual Bug or Poison typing found in other sets. This card is a quintessential example of how the Trading Card Game reflects the diverse elemental categories assigned to Pokémon across different generations and game mechanics.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPStage 1

Cost: psychic energy colorless energySpin Turn30

Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Cost: psychic energy psychic energy colorless energyRollout60

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Protected by a hard shell, it spins its body like a wheel and crashes furiously into its enemies.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Whirlipede first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Burning Shadows expansion, released in 2017. This set was notable for its focus on the Necrozma storyline and the introduction of new GX mechanics, grounding the card within the broader Sun and Moon era of the franchise. As an uncommon card, it serves as a transitional stage in the Venipede evolutionary line, representing the series' commitment to maintaining comprehensive representation of all Pokémon across generations.

The card art was illustrated by kawayoo, a frequent contributor to the TCG known for a distinct, high-contrast digital style. In this depiction, the designer focused on the creature's armored, rolling form, utilizing sharp shadows to emphasize its defensive shell. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, if modest, component of the set, valued primarily by collectors interested in completing the Burning Shadows catalog or those focusing on Psychic-type evolutionary chains.

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About

About Whirlipede

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