Ninjask (Lost Thunder 30) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ninjask from the Lost Thunder set is an uncommon card with 80 HP. It features the ability Molting and the attack X-Scissor. This agile Pokémon holds card number 30 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Nincada
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 0

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Lost Thunder set printing of Ninjask, card number 30.

• Ability — Molting: When you evolve Ninjask from your hand, you can place a Shedinja from your discard pile onto your Bench.
• Attack — X-Scissor: Costs one Grass Energy and can deal 40+ damage with a coin flip.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identifiers: set code “sm8” and card number 30.
• Distinguishing features: artwork by kirisAki and the absence of a regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
• Its unique ability and low retreat cost may offer niche strategic uses in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining the card’s surface and edges is essential for long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Ninjask with its Molting ability and X-Scissor attack, emphasizing quick evolution and bench support. This set is known for its diverse Grass-type Pokémon and strategic abilities.