Rotom Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #53

Character Intro

Rotom from Silver Tempest is a nimble Common Pokémon card with 80 HP. It features the attack Mach Bolt, adding dynamic energy to your deck. Numbered 53 in the set, it’s a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: One boy’s invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom’s unique capabilities.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword & Shield series (set code swsh12), titled Silver Tempest. It is a common rarity card numbered 53.

• Overhaul: Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw six cards.
• Mach Bolt: 80 damage for a Lightning and two Colorless energies.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code swsh12 and the card ID swsh12-53. The illustration by Taira Akitsu and the regulation mark F help distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard protective measures are recommended. Use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant artwork by Taira Akitsu and maintain card condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Introduces Rotom with a focus on its inventive capabilities and Lightning typing. This set highlights Rotom’s utility with the Overhaul attack, emphasizing hand management, and Mach Bolt for solid damage output.