Great Tusk Collector’s Guide (Temporal Forces #96)

Character Intro

Great Tusk is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 96. With 140 HP and the impactful Wrathful Charge attack, it’s a sturdy, eye-catching addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic, Ancient
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Attacks:
• Lunge Out (Fighting + Colorless): 30 damage
• Wrathful Charge (Fighting + 2 Colorless): 80+ damage; does 80 more damage if your Benched Pokémon have damage counters

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Temporal Forces set as number 96. It is an Uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “sv5,” regulation mark “H,” and the unique combination of its Fighting type with Ancient subtype. The card image can be referenced at /images/sv5/sv5-96.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and conditional attack damage make it a strategic choice in casual play but its tournament viability is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and maintain condition, store Great Tusk in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces: Introduces Great Tusk as a Basic, Ancient Fighting-type with strong attacks and a unique flavor text hinting at its lore. The set highlights its solid HP and strategic attack options, making it notable for collectors and players interested in the Scarlet & Violet series.