Chandelure Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-103)

Character Intro

Chandelure from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Holo card numbered 103. It boasts a solid 140 HP and features the attack Vortex of Pain. This card offers a striking addition for collectors seeking powerful Ghost-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Lampent)
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

The key printing of Chandelure in the Lost Thunder set (sm8-103) is a Rare Holo card. It showcases two attacks: Cursed Drop, which places 4 damage counters on your opponent’s Pokémon in any configuration, and Vortex of Pain, dealing 20 damage times the number of damage counters on all opponent’s Pokémon. This printing does not have any abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code sm8 and card number 103. The card’s Psychic type and Stage 2 subtype are consistent with its evolution line. The illustrator credit to so-taro helps distinguish this card visually.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No specific tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holographic surface and vibrant artwork by so-taro, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its collector value. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set includes Chandelure as a Rare Holo Psychic-type Stage 2 card, emphasizing strategic damage placement and scaling damage attacks. The set’s theme supports diverse Psychic-type strategies, with Chandelure’s attacks offering tactical options for spreading damage and capitalizing on opponent’s weakened Pokémon.