Zygarde – Forbidden Light (sm6-72) Collectors Guide

Overview

Zygarde from the Forbidden Light set is a rare card numbered 72. It boasts a solid 130 HP and features the attack Calm Strike. This striking Pokémon offers a balanced presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Glare: Flip a coin; if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed. Deals 20 damage.
• Calm Strike: Deals 60+ damage; if GX attack used, does 60 more damage.
• Flavor Text: “It’s thought to be monitoring the ecosystem. There are rumors that even greater power lies hidden within it.”
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Set Code: sm6
• Card Number: 72
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Zygarde from the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light expansion, card number 72. It is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with no evolutions from previous cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sm6” and card number “72.” The card’s rarity is Rare, and it features the classic Mitsuhiro Arita illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament legality or ban status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Zygarde as a powerful Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with strategic attacks that can paralyze or increase damage output, adding tactical depth to decks. The set is known for its strong artwork and thematic focus on ecosystem-related Pokémon.