Popplio (Lost Thunder 64) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Popplio from the Lost Thunder set is a Common card numbered 64. This lively Pokémon has 60 HP and features the attack Disarming Voice. Its playful design fits well within the vibrant collection of the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Disarming Voice (20 damage; flip a coin—if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Confused)
• Flavor Text: This Pokémon snorts body fluids from its nose, blowing balloons to smash into its foes. It’s famous for being a hard worker.
• Image URL: /images/sm8/sm8-64.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Popplio appears in the Sun & Moon series set “Lost Thunder” with the set code sm8. It is a Common rarity card numbered 64. The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon and has no abilities, only one attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Popplio card. It can be identified by its set code “sm8,” card number 64, and the distinctive illustration by Hitoshi Ariga. The card’s Water type and Basic stage classification further help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. It features a simple attack that can cause confusion, which may have niche utility in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and common rarity, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collectible condition. Given the unknown release date, keeping it in mint condition may enhance future value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Popplio appears as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and charming flavor text. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series and features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. The card’s common rarity makes it accessible but still a valuable piece for fans of the set.