Marshadow Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds #81

Character Intro

Marshadow from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo card numbered 81. It has 80 HP, the Resetting Hole ability, and the Red Knuckles attack—making it a compact, disruptive Basic with situational damage potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• HP: 80
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Resetting Hole — allows discarding any Stadium card in play once per turn if Marshadow is on the Bench, then discards itself and attached cards.
• Attack: Red Knuckles — does 10+ damage, with an additional 60 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Ultra Beast.
• Flavor Text: It slips into the shadows of others and mimics their powers and movements. As it improves, it becomes stronger than those it’s imitating.
• Illustrator: chibi
• Set Code: sm10
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Marshadow from the Unbroken Bonds set, card number 81. It is a Rare Holo card featuring the unique artwork by chibi.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions are documented for this card. Identification relies on the set name “Unbroken Bonds,” card number 81, and the Rare Holo rarity. The Psychic type and the distinctive Resetting Hole ability also help distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The Resetting Hole ability offers strategic utility by removing Stadium cards at the cost of discarding Marshadow itself, which may influence deck-building decisions.
• The Red Knuckles attack gains significant bonus damage against Ultra Beast opponents, making it situationally powerful.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and maintain card condition, store this Marshadow card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set introduced Marshadow as a Basic Psychic-type with a unique ability to disrupt Stadium cards. The card’s rare holo treatment and chibi’s artwork make it a standout collectible within the Sun & Moon series. The release date for this set is unknown.