Voltorb (Fusion Strike 87) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Voltorb is a Common Pokémon card from the Fusion Strike set, numbered 87. It has 60 HP and features the attack Single Shot Blast. A straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, Single Strike
• Attack: Single Shot Blast (Flip a coin; if tails, attack does nothing; 30 damage)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
• Image:

Key Printings

• This exact printing of Voltorb appears in the Fusion Strike set as card number 87.
• It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, focusing on a straightforward attack mechanic.
• The card is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya, known for his clean and dynamic art style.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identified by set code “swsh8” and regulation mark “E.”
• Subtype: Basic, Single Strike, which distinguishes it within the Fusion Strike series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its simple attack and low HP make it more suitable for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store this Voltorb 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

• Fusion Strike: Voltorb appears as a straightforward Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a single, coin-flip-based attack. It fits the set’s theme of dynamic Single Strike Pokémon but remains a simple and accessible card for collectors and casual players alike.