Skiddo (Forbidden Light 9) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Skiddo is a Common Pokémon card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 9. With 70 HP and straightforward attacks—Growth for energy acceleration and Razor Leaf for damage—it offers a simple, reliable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Growth: Attach a Grass Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon.
• Razor Leaf: Deals 40 damage, costs 1 Grass and 2 Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “If it has sunshine and water, it doesn’t need to eat, because it can generate energy from the leaves on its back.”
• Illustrator: Suwama Chiaki
• Set: Forbidden Light (sm6)
• Card Number: 9
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Skiddo from the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light set, card number 9. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Suwama Chiaki, featuring a clean and natural design that emphasizes Skiddo’s connection to nature.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Skiddo card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sm6” and card number “9.” The card’s lack of abilities and simple attacks make it easily recognizable among Grass-type Basics.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Skiddo card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward moveset and moderate HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Skiddo as a Basic Grass-type with a focus on energy attachment and a reliable 40-damage attack. The set highlights naturalistic Pokémon with balanced gameplay elements.