Barbaracle Collector’s Guide (Forbidden Light #67)

Character Intro

Barbaracle is a Rare card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 67. With 130 HP and the attack Claw Slash, it offers a solid presence for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Binacle)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Barbaracle’s legs and hands have minds of their own, and they will move independently. But they usually follow the head’s orders.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, set code sm6, titled Forbidden Light. It is a Rare card numbered 67 in the set.

• Seven Shock: Can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon if you have exactly seven cards in hand.
• Claw Slash: A straightforward 90-damage attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (sm6), card number (67), and rarity (Rare). The illustrator kirisAki’s signature art style also helps distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its unique Seven Shock attack requires precise hand management, making it a tactical choice for players who can maintain exactly seven cards in hand.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its retreat cost of 3 and moderate HP, it is a valuable collector’s piece rather than a staple for competitive play.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): This set introduced Barbaracle as a rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with tactical attacks and a distinctive illustration by kirisAki. The set’s focus on strategic gameplay is reflected in Barbaracle’s Seven Shock attack, rewarding careful hand size management.