Golbat (Neo Revelation 29) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Golbat from the Neo Revelation set is an uncommon card numbered 29. It features 60 HP and showcases Golbat’s swift and sneaky nature in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Zubat)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Screech: Increases damage of the next attack against the Defending Pokémon by 20.
• Poison Bite: Deals 10 damage, poisons the Defending Pokémon, and heals Golbat by removing damage counters equal to half the damage dealt (rounded up to the nearest 10).
• Flavor Text: “It can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.”
• Illustrator: Masako Yamashita
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Golbat card is from the Neo Revelation set, identified by set code neo3 and card number 29. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Golbat card. Key identifiers include its Grass typing, Stage 1 subtype, and the unique combination of attacks Screech and Poison Bite. The card has no retreat cost and features a Fighting resistance and Psychic weakness.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its play viability is limited by its low HP and specific type combination, but its Poison Bite attack offers a strategic healing mechanic.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Golbat card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Revelation: This set introduced Golbat as a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique abilities to poison and heal, adding strategic depth to gameplay. The set’s artwork and card design reflect the evolving mechanics of the Neo series.

This Golbat card remains a notable collectible for fans of the Neo Revelation set and those interested in unique Grass-type Pokémon cards.