Carvanha Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #132

Character Intro

Carvanha (sm12-132) is a Common Darkness-type Basic Pokémon from the Cosmic Eclipse set. It has 50 HP and features the attack Agility. Its straightforward design makes it a neat addition for collectors focusing on Cosmic Eclipse.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Agility (10 damage; flip a coin to potentially prevent all effects of attacks next turn)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “They’re such cowards that they won’t hunt alone. When five or so of them get together, they suddenly turn ferocious!”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown

Key Printings

Focus: the Carvanha card from Cosmic Eclipse, card number 132. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this Carvanha card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm12,” card number 132, and illustrator Hasuno. Its Darkness type and Basic stage classification also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack, Agility, offers defensive utility by potentially preventing all effects of attacks during the opponent’s next turn, making it situationally useful in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special print variants, standard protection applies: use a penny sleeve and store in a binder or top-loader. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Carvanha appears as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with modest HP and a single attack centered on agility and defense. Illustrated by Hasuno in a vivid style, it’s a common, straightforward pick for collectors building a Darkness-type deck or completing the set.