Popplio Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder #65

Character Intro

Popplio from the Lost Thunder set is a charming Common Pokémon card with 70 HP and the attack Blot—a simple, engaging option for play. As card number 65 in the set, it’s a neat, straightforward addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Blot — Deals 10 damage and heals 10 damage from itself (cost: 1 Water Energy)
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon can control water bubbles. It practice diligently so it can learn to make big bubbles.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

The notable printing is Lost Thunder #65: a Common card illustrated by Yusuke Ohmura featuring the single attack “Blot,” which both deals and heals 10. Its clean design highlights basic gameplay utility.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this Popplio. Identification is straightforward via set code “sm8” and card number “65,” alongside its Water type, Basic stage, and Common rarity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Popplio card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP make it better suited to casual play or collection than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture to preserve condition. Even as a Common, it benefits from careful handling to keep Yusuke Ohmura’s artwork vibrant.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Popplio appears as a basic Water-type Pokémon with a healing attack, emphasizing its playful bubble-controlling nature. This set printing is a solid representation of Popplio’s character within the Sun & Moon series.