Wobbuffet (Lost Thunder 93) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Wobbuffet from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare card with 110 HP. It features the ability Shady Tail and the attack Knock Away. This card stands out for its unique defensive traits and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Shady Tail — Prevents Prism Star Pokémon from attacking or using Abilities while Wobbuffet is on your Bench.
• Attack: Knock Away — Costs 1 Psychic and 1 Colorless; does 30+ damage, with a coin flip to add 30 more damage.
• Flavor Text: “To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it live quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.”
• Set: Lost Thunder (sm8)
• Card Number: 93
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Lost Thunder printing of Wobbuffet, card number 93. It is a Rare Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with a notable ability that impacts Prism Star Pokémon on the field. The card’s illustrator is Megumi Mizutani, known for detailed and atmospheric artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm8” and card number “93.” The card features the Psychic type symbol and the Lost Thunder set logo. The regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Wobbuffet card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability, Shady Tail, can be strategically valuable in decks that face Prism Star Pokémon, effectively neutralizing their attacks and Abilities while Wobbuffet remains on the Bench.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the detailed artwork. Avoid moisture and handle with clean hands to protect the surface and edges. Given its rarity and unique ability, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Wobbuffet with a disruptive ability affecting Prism Star Pokémon, adding a tactical element to Psychic-type decks. The card stands out for its quiet, shadowy theme and strategic potential despite unknown release date and regulation details.