Gothita Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #73

Character Intro

Gothita #73 from Darkness Ablaze is a Common Basic Psychic-type with 60 HP and the attack Gentle Slap. A straightforward, accessible addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: Though they’re still only babies, there’s psychic power stored in their ribbonlike feelers, and sometimes they use that power to fight.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gothita appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series, identified by set code swsh3 and card number 73. Its Psychic-type attacks include “Fortunate Eye,” which lets you look at the top five cards of your opponent’s deck and reorder them, and “Gentle Slap,” dealing 30 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the common rarity, Psychic type, and the illustrator Mizue’s distinctive artwork. The card’s market reference query is “Gothita Darkness Ablaze 73,” useful for collectors seeking this specific printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its modest HP and simple attacks make it a straightforward choice for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid Mizue illustration and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Gothita #73 is a Basic Psychic Pokémon with tactical deck manipulation via “Fortunate Eye” and a reliable 30-damage attack. It fits well into beginner decks and adds flavor to the Darkness Ablaze set with its unique psychic theme.