Garchomp (Forbidden Light 62) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Garchomp from the Forbidden Light set is a striking Rare Holo card numbered 62. This powerful Pokémon boasts 150 HP and features the dynamic attack Royal Blades. Its vivid design captures the essence of its fierce battle style.

Quick Facts

• HP: 150
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Gabite)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Quick Dive: Deals 50 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness and Resistance if the target is benched.
• Royal Blades: Deals 100+ damage, with an additional 100 damage if you played Cynthia from your hand during the turn.
• Flavor Text: “The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.”
• Illustrator: Megumi Mizutani
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Set: Forbidden Light (sm6)
• Card Number: 62

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Forbidden Light set, card number 62. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring Fighting-type Garchomp with no listed abilities, only two attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm6” and the card number “62.” The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm6/sm6-62.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its attacks offer strategic options, especially Royal Blades, which synergizes with the Cynthia supporter card.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep the artwork and text crisp.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced this powerful Fighting-type Garchomp with a unique sensor-based flavor text and synergy with Cynthia, adding tactical depth to Stage 2 Pokémon decks. Release date is unknown.