Larvitar (Darkness Ablaze 86) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Larvitar from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Common card numbered 86. It has 70 HP and features the attack Pierce, with a straightforward design that makes it a solid addition for collectors focusing on this set. It also has Sand Spray for early chip damage.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Sand Spray (10 damage, 1 Fighting Energy)
• Pierce (20 damage, 2 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: Born deep underground, it comes aboveground and becomes a pupa once it has finished eating the surrounding soil.
• Regulation Mark: D
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Larvitar appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Common rarity card, numbered 86 in the set. As a Basic Pokémon, it shows no previous-stage evolution on the card and has no special abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Larvitar card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “swsh3-86,” Fighting type, and the illustrator credit to Sanosuke Sakuma.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Larvitar card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament rules or restrictions are noted.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface. A binder sleeve or top-loader helps maintain the artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Larvitar appears as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a grounded flavor text emphasizing its underground origins. It fits well within the set’s theme of powerful and evolving Pokémon but remains a simple, common card without special abilities or evolutions.