Tadbulb Collector’s Guide: Obsidian Flames #76

Character Intro

Tadbulb is a Common Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames set, numbered 76. It has 60 HP and features the attack Shake and Discharge. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: Tadbulb shakes its tail to generate electricity. If it senses danger, it will make its head blink on and off to alert its allies.
• Attack: Shake and Discharge — Deals 20 damage and an additional 10 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (no Weakness or Resistance applied to Benched Pokémon). Cost: Lightning + Colorless energy.

Key Printings

The key printing of Tadbulb is from the Obsidian Flames set, card number 76. This printing features the artwork by Shin Nagasawa and is classified as a Common rarity card. It is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a single attack that can target both the Active and Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

This Tadbulb card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code sv3 and card number 76. The card’s unique market reference query is “Tadbulb Obsidian Flames 76.” The image of this printing can be found at:

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional rules or special abilities apply beyond its single attack.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with moderate retreat cost and no special abilities, Tadbulb should be stored in a protective sleeve to preserve its condition. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant artwork by Shin Nagasawa. Proper storage will help retain its value for collectors focusing on the Obsidian Flames set.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): Tadbulb appears as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a simple but strategic attack that can pressure both the opponent’s Active and Benched Pokémon. This set printing is notable for its clean design and energetic illustration, making it a solid choice for collectors interested in the Scarlet & Violet series.