Frogadier (Forbidden Light 23) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Frogadier from the Forbidden Light set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features the ability Gale Shuriken and the attack Water Drip. This sleek Pokémon holds card number 23 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Froakie)
• Ability: Gale Shuriken — When played from hand to evolve, you may place 2 damage counters on an opponent’s Pokémon.
• Attack: Water Drip — Costs 1 Water energy and deals 20 damage.
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Its swiftness is unparalleled. It can scale a tower of more than 2,000 feet in a minute’s time.
• Illustrator: Akira Komayama
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Key Printings

This Frogadier card is from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 23. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring artwork by Akira Komayama. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Frogadier card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm6”, number 23, and the unique ability “Gale Shuriken.” The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability allows for strategic damage placement when evolving, and its single Water energy attack provides consistent damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light: Introduced Frogadier with the Gale Shuriken ability, emphasizing tactical evolution damage. This set features a balanced Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with moderate HP and a straightforward attack.

This guide covers the exact Frogadier card from the Forbidden Light set, providing collectors and players with essential details for identification and care.