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Overview

Skitty is a basic Colorless-type Pokémon card that appears in the XY trainer Kit (Latios) expansion. As a foundational card in the kit’s lineup, Skitty serves as a simple, low-HP lead-in to its evolutions while illustrating the approachable, family-friendly design characteristic of early-2010s Pokémon TCG releases. The XY trainer Kit (Latios) grouping, identified in the card's set information, was designed to provide players with ready-to-play decks that highlight Trainer-focused mechanics and quick setup strategies, making Skitty a familiar presence for players building early-game boards or practicing basic evolution lines.

Card Information

Card name: Skitty
Dex number: 300
Set: XY trainer Kit (Latios) — official card count 30, total 30
Rarity: Common
Type: Colorless
Stage: Basic
HP: 50
Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: 1
Variants: Normal, Reverse, Holo (First Edition: false; Holo: true; Normal: true; Reverse: true; WPromo: false)
Illustrator: Not listed in the provided data
Attacks: Not listed in the provided data
Evolution: Basic Pokémon; evolves into Delcatty in the standard evolution line
Legal formats (as of data): Standard: false, Expanded: false
Illustration set symbol: https://assets.tcgdex.net/univ/tk/tk-xy-latio/symbol
Pricing (TCGPlayer, normal variant): low $0.27, mid $0.30, high $0.50, market $0.70 (as of 2025-10-31); CardMarket data: none
Artwork and lore notes: Not specified in the provided data

Gameplay and Strategy

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Skitty’s role as a Basic Pokémon with 50 HP positions it as a straightforward opening or bench option in a deck built around early setup and rapid evolution. The Colorless typing offers broad energy compatibility, allowing players to attach various Energy cards to accelerate development toward Delcatty and other Colorless evolutions. However, the specific attacks for this Skitty card are not included in the provided data, which means exact damage output or status-effect interactions cannot be described from this source alone. In practical terms, players using this card would rely on subsequent evolutions and complementary Trainer cards from the XY trainer Kit (Latios) to establish momentum. Because the card is listed with a Fighting-type weakness ×2, it is vulnerable to the common Fighting-type attackers encountered in various formats, especially during the era when Latios/Latias kits were circulating in the competitive scene. This vulnerability necessitates mindful bench management and the inclusion of basic protection strategies, such as using Supporter or Item cards that help accelerate evolution or shield a Skitty from early knocks. Potential strategic avenues for Skitty, given its basic nature and inclusion in the XY trainer Kit (Latios) set, include: - Early bench setup to enable a fast transition to Delcatty and other Colorless evolutions, maximizing your bench pressure while you power up other threats. - Use of Trainers from the Latios theme to maintain tempo and hand quality, allowing you to reach critical evolutions more reliably. - Shielding Skitty with defensive or disruption cards when facing aggressive early threats, buying time to bring out the more impactful evolutions. - Pairing with low-attachment energy acceleration options common in Trainer Kits of the era to ensure timely evolution without over-committing resources. As a common card in a Trainer Kit, Skitty is often valued for its role in teaching players the flow from basic to evolved Pokémon, rather than for standout individual power. Its presence in holo, reverse holo, and normal variants gives collectors a few avenues for inclusion in display sets or non-rotating formats that value variant prints.

Collector and Market Information

The Skitty card from the XY trainer Kit (Latios) is documented as a Common rarity with a Basic stage and Colorless type. The set information indicates a total of 30 cards in the XY trainer Kit (Latios) with a card count of 30, highlighting its place within a compact, curated release designed to showcase Trainer-focused gameplay.

In terms of print variants, the card exists in Normal, Reverse, and Holo formats, though first edition prints are not indicated. For modern collectors, holo and reverse-holo variants tend to attract higher interest due to their visual appeal and potential collector value, even for common rarity cards.

Pricing data from TCGPlayer, current as of late 2025, shows the following snapshot for the Normal variant: low $0.27, mid $0.30, high $0.50, market price around $0.70. This information provides a practical baseline for collectors and players seeking to acquire this card for casual play or display, while acknowledging that individual prices can fluctuate with market demand and card condition. The absence of pricing data from CardMarket in the supplied dataset further emphasizes the need to consult current market listings for up-to-date valuations.

As of the provided data, Skitty’s legality is noted as not standard-legal and not expanded-legal, reflecting its status as part of a special Trainer Kit release rather than a standard set print that participates in contemporary competitive formats. This status is important for players tracking rotation and for collectors documenting format eligibility across different years.

Art and Lore

Details about the specific illustrator for this Skitty card are not included in the provided data. The XY trainer Kit (Latios) era is known for its bright, energetic artwork that captures the playful personality of Skitty and other Pokémon in a family-friendly visual style. While precise attribution for this particular card’s artwork isn’t listed here, the broader XY era showcased a mix of established and emerging artists whose work contributed to the recognizable aesthetic of the period.

The XY trainer Kit itself emphasizes Trainer-driven gameplay and a compact, curated card pool. Thematic elements of Latios and Latias as legendary dragon/flying Pokémon also inform the set’s flavor, often featuring motifs of dual-hero synergy and versatile energy strategies. Skitty’s simplistic, cheerful depiction aligns with the kit’s intent to provide approachable, beginner-friendly deck options that demonstrate core evolution mechanics and colorless energy usage.

Trivia

This Skitty card is part of the XY trainer Kit (Latios) release, a compact expansion designed to accompany ready-to-play decks and emphasize Trainer-focused strategies.
The card exists in multiple prints (Normal, Reverse, and Holo), with First Edition not indicated in the provided data.
Its legal status (Standard and Expanded) is listed as false in the dataset, reflecting its nature as a Trainer Kit component rather than a traditional modern-set card.
The card’s HP is relatively low at 50, which aligns with its Common rarity and its role as a basic early-game Pokémon rather than a premier attacker.
TCGPlayer price data shows a modest market presence, with a low around $0.27 and a market price around $0.70, illustrating the niche value of common-era trainer kit cards in today’s market.

Skitty card artwork from XY trainer Kit (Latios)

Image courtesy of TCGdex.net

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