Pupitar (Lost Thunder 116) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pupitar from the Lost Thunder set is an Uncommon, Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features the ability Hard Shell Evolution and the attack Hammer In. This card is numbered 116 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Larvitar)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Hard Shell Evolution — prevents all damage done to this Pokémon by opponent’s attacks until the end of the next turn when evolved from hand.
• Attack: Hammer In — deals 30 damage with a cost of three Colorless energies.
• Flavor Text: “Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.”
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Key Printings

This guide covers the Lost Thunder set printing of Pupitar, card number 116. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Yuka Morii. No other print variants are noted for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Pupitar card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm8” and card number “116.” The card is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Larvitar.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Pupitar card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability offers a unique defensive advantage by preventing damage when evolved during your turn, and its attack provides moderate damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining edge and surface quality will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set features Pupitar as a resilient Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a defensive ability and a solid attack. It fits well into decks focusing on durability and steady damage output.