Poltchageist Collector’s Guide: Twilight Masquerade #20

Character Intro

Poltchageist from the Twilight Masquerade set is a Common card numbered 20 with 30 HP. It features the Ability Storehouse Hideaway and the attack Hook. This modestly durable Pokémon offers strategic options for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Storehouse Hideaway prevents damage and effects from opponent’s attacks while on the Bench
• Attack: Hook (10 damage, costs 1 Grass energy)
• Flavor Text: Poltchageist looks like a regional form of Sinistea, but it was recently discovered that the two Pokémon are entirely unrelated.
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv6
• Series: Scarlet & Violet

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Twilight Masquerade set, card number 20. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by MINAMINAMI Take. No release date is currently known.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sv6” and regulation mark “H.” The card is easily recognized by its Grass typing, the Storehouse Hideaway ability, and the single Grass energy Hook attack.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to prevent damage and effects while on the Bench could offer strategic defensive options, but official tournament use is not confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its artwork and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Twilight Masquerade (sv6): Poltchageist debuts as a Basic Grass-type with a unique bench-protecting ability and a simple attack, contributing to the set’s diverse roster of Pokémon with intriguing lore connections.