Vibrava (Darkness Ablaze 90) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Vibrava from Darkness Ablaze is an Uncommon card (number 90) with 80 HP and the attack Sand Pulse. It’s a straightforward, engaging addition to a collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Trapinch)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: The ultrasonic waves it generates by rubbing its two wings together cause severe headaches.
• Attack: Sand Pulse (20 damage + 10 damage to each of opponent’s Benched Pokémon)

Attack Spotlight: Sand Pulse

Chip damage to the Active plus spread to the Bench gives Vibrava light bench-control pressure with minimal Energy investment.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Darkness Ablaze as card number 90, Uncommon, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh3” and the card number 90. The card’s Fighting type and Stage 1 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its unique attack that damages both Active and Benched Pokémon can influence bench control strategies, but its tournament viability is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially near edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Vibrava as a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique bench-targeting attack, adding tactical depth to the set’s Fighting-type lineup. The card’s design and flavor text emphasize its ultrasonic abilities.