Skiploom Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-13)

Character Intro

Skiploom is an Uncommon Pokémon from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 13. It has 60 HP and features the ability Floral Path to the Sky. Its straightforward attack, Tackle, fits its modest stats. This card offers a simple yet charming addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Hoppip)
• Ability: Floral Path to the Sky — allows searching your deck for Jumpluff and swapping Skiploom into the Lost Zone once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Tackle — deals 30 damage with a single Grass energy.
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Flavor Text: “It spreads its petals to absorb sunlight. It also floats in the air to get closer to the sun.”
• Set Code: sm8
• Series: sun_moon
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

The key printing of Skiploom is from the Lost Thunder set, identified by card number 13. This version is illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga and is classified as an Uncommon card. No alternate printings or special variants are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

This Skiploom card has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code “sm8” and card number 13. The lack of a regulation mark and release date means collectors should rely on the set and illustrator details for authentication.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability to swap with Jumpluff by sending itself to the Lost Zone offers strategic deck manipulation but may be limited by format restrictions.

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 Uncommon rarity and unknown release date, maintaining mint condition could enhance its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Skiploom appears as a Stage 1 Grass-type with a useful ability to transition into Jumpluff, fitting well into decks that leverage Lost Zone mechanics. Its modest HP and straightforward Tackle attack make it a balanced card within this set’s ecosystem.