Kahili (Lost Thunder 179) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kahili is an Uncommon card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 179. As part of the Lost Thunder series, it offers collectors a vibrant piece of the Pokémon TCG world with a distinctive design.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm8-179
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Set Code: sm8
• Pokémon: Kahili
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Kahili appears solely in the Lost Thunder set, numbered 179. It is an uncommon Supporter card without any alternate print variants documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artworks are known for this Kahili card. Identification relies on the set code “sm8,” card number 179, and the illustrator credit to Ken Sugimori. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm8/sm8-179.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This Supporter card’s rules state:
“Draw 2 cards. Then, flip a coin. If heads, if you played this Kahili from your hand, put this card into your hand instead of the discard pile. If you have no cards in your deck, you can’t play this card. | You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).”

It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon Supporter card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its lack of alternate printings, maintaining the original card’s integrity is key for collectors. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep the Ken Sugimori artwork vivid.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Kahili as a strategic Supporter card with a unique coin-flip mechanic that can recycle the card back to the player’s hand. This set is known for its diverse Supporter cards and vibrant artwork, with Kahili standing out due to its elegant design and tactical utility.