Rotom (Forbidden Light 40) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rotom from Forbidden Light is a Rare, number 40, with 70 HP. It features the Ability Roto Motor and the attack Plasma Slice—an eye-catching combo for collectors and deck builders alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Flavor Text: Its body is composed of plasma. It is known to infiltrate electronic devices and wreak havoc.
• Ability: Roto Motor — If you have 9 or more Pokémon Tool cards in your discard pile, ignore all Energy in the attack cost of each of this Pokémon’s attacks.
• Attack: Plasma Slice — Deals 120 damage but this Pokémon cannot attack during your next turn. Requires three Psychic Energy.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Forbidden Light set, card number 40. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Naoyo Kimura.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward using the set code “sm6” and card number “40.” The card is a Basic Pokémon with Psychic type and the subtype “Basic.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability to ignore Energy costs under specific discard conditions offers interesting strategic potential, though its low HP and attack cooldown should be considered.

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare card, proper storage is recommended to maintain condition. Use protective sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Rotom as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a unique ability centered on Pokémon Tool cards, adding tactical depth to decks focused on discard pile manipulation.