Brock’s Golbat Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Brock’s Golbat from the Gym Heroes set is an uncommon card numbered 39. It features 70 HP and showcases Golbat in a dynamic pose, making it a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Brock’s Golbat
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Brock’s Zubat)
• Type: Grass
• HP: 70
• Weakness: Psychic (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Dive: 20 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy
• Spiral Dive: Does 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon; costs 3 Colorless Energy; ignores Weakness and Resistance

Key Printings

This card is exclusively printed in the Gym Heroes set, identified as card number 39. It is an uncommon rarity card, making it a moderately accessible find for collectors focusing on this series.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Brock’s Golbat.
• Identifiers include the set code “gym1-39,” the Grass type symbol, and the illustration by Ken Sugimori.
• The image for reference is available at /images/gym1/gym1-39.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in casual or older format games depends on house rules or specific tournament allowances.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and card condition, store Brock’s Golbat in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: Brock’s Golbat appears as a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with balanced HP and versatile attacks. Its inclusion in this set adds depth to the Brock-themed lineup, complementing Brock’s Zubat and other Gym Heroes cards.