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Whirlipede

Black Bolt 55/86 • common

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 55/86
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: darkness energy
Market price: $0.15
Artist: okayamatakatoshi

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$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.06 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Whirlipede, introduced during the Black and White era, is a distinct evolution in the Venipede line that showcases the Poison and Bug-type aesthetic of the Unova region. While common in rarity, this card remains a foundational piece for collectors building out complete sets from the Black Bolt expansion.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyVenoshock30+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 60 more damage.

Weaknessfighting 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.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Whirlipede first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Black & White expansion, released internationally in 2011. This set introduced the Unova region to the game, marking a significant transition point where the card design underwent a visual overhaul to accommodate the updated generation of creatures. Whirlipede was designed as a common-rarity stage-one evolution, intended to bridge the gap between the base Venipede and the formidable Scolipede.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran illustrator whose contribution to the franchise dates back to the original Base Set. Arita focused on capturing the creature's segmented, rolling morphology, emphasizing its armored shell and intimidating defensive posture. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was widely viewed as a functional utility piece for limited formats rather than a staple of high-level tournament play, reflecting its status as a common evolution in the early Black & White era.

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