Barboach Collectors Guide: Guardians Rising (sm2-70)

Character Intro

Barboach is a Common Basic Pokémon card from the Guardians Rising set, numbered 70 (set code sm2). With 60 HP and the straightforward attacks Hook and Mud-Slap, it’s an easy, theme-consistent pickup for collectors and players who appreciate simple utility and clean artwork by sui.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attacks:
• Hook (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Mud-Slap (20 damage, 1 Fighting + 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Its two whiskers provide a sensitive radar. Even in muddy waters, it can detect its prey’s location.
• Illustrator: sui
• Set Code: sm2
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Rarity: Common
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Barboach appears in the Sun & Moon Guardians Rising set as card number 70. It is a Common card illustrated by sui. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Barboach. It is identified by its set code “sm2” and card number 70. The lack of a regulation mark and unknown release date are notable identifiers for collectors tracking this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

The competitive legality of this Barboach is unknown and it is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common with no special variants, standard care applies: use protective sleeves, and store away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant illustration by sui. Proper storage maintains condition for both play and collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Introduces Barboach as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with simple, effective attacks. The flavor text and art highlight its sensory whiskers. No reprints or special editions of this card are documented.