Vikavolt (Temporal Forces 56) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vikavolt from the Temporal Forces set is an Uncommon Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon with 160 HP and a standout attack in Circuit Cannon. Sitting at number 56 in the set, it offers clean, scalable damage that rewards bench setup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Charjabug)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: It builds up electricity in its abdomen, focuses it through its jaws, and then fires the electricity off in concentrated beams.
• Attacks:
• Mach Bolt (50 damage, Lightning energy)
• Circuit Cannon (120+ damage, Lightning Lightning; does 80 more damage for each of your Benched Charjabug)

Key Printings

This exact printing of Vikavolt appears in the Temporal Forces set, card number 56. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. No release date is provided for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this card
• Set code: “sv5”
• Regulation mark: “H”
• Market reference query: “Vikavolt Temporal Forces 56”
• Image: /images/sv5/sv5-56.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play notes:
– Circuit Cannon scales by 80 damage for each of your Benched Charjabug, enabling high ceilings with proper bench support.
– Mach Bolt offers a straightforward 50 damage for a single Lightning Energy, useful early or as a setup attack.
– Retreat Cost 2 and a Fighting ×2 Weakness are considerations when building around it.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and toploader, keep away from sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching. While there are no special print variants, proper storage preserves condition and showcases the vibrant Hitoshi Ariga artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces: Features Vikavolt as an Uncommon Lightning-type Stage 2 Pokémon that synergizes with Benched Charjabug. The set’s emphasis on electric energy and evolution lines is reflected in the powerful Circuit Cannon attack.