Carvanha Collector’s Guide: Temporal Forces (sv5-42)

Character Intro

Carvanha (sv5-42) is a Common Basic Water-type from the Temporal Forces set. It has 50 HP and uses the attack Wave Splash, making it a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Attack: Wave Splash (30 damage, costs 2 Colorless)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: It won’t attack while it’s alone—not even if it spots prey. Instead, it waits for other Carvanha to join it, and then the Pokémon attack as a group.
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Carvanha card from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 42. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Carvanha card. Key identifiers include its set code “sv5,” number 42, and the illustrator Souichirou Gunjima. The card’s regulation mark is H, which helps identify its legality and rotation status.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Carvanha card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. With a simple attack and low HP, it’s best suited for casual play or as a collection piece.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, careful handling preserves the artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Includes Carvanha as a Basic Water-type with straightforward gameplay mechanics. The set’s design emphasizes thematic elements of time and forces, with Carvanha’s group attack behavior fitting the set’s narrative style. The release date for this set is unknown.