Sunflora (Cosmic Eclipse 8) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sunflora from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare card numbered 8 with 90 HP. This vibrant Pokémon features the attack Solar Beam, showcasing its connection to sunlight. Its balanced stats make it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sunkern)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Solar Power: Allows you to ignore all Energy costs of Grass and Fire Pokémon attacks during your next turn.
• Solar Beam: Deals 80 damage with a cost of Grass + 2 Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “As the hot season approaches, the petals on this Pokémon’s face become more vivid and lively.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Sunflora appears in the Cosmic Eclipse set, numbered 8, and is classified as a Rare card. It is illustrated by Yumi and features the unique Solar Power attack that can strategically bypass Energy costs for Grass and Fire Pokémon on the following turn.

Variants & Identifiers

• Print variants: There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers: set code sm12 and card number 8.
• Market reference query: “Sunflora Cosmic Eclipse 8.”
• Image: /images/sm12/sm12-8.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Solar Power attack offers a tactical advantage by ignoring Energy costs for Grass and Fire Pokémon during the next turn, which can be a valuable play in casual or home formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Sunflora card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set includes the Sunflora card as a Rare Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with unique Solar Power and Solar Beam attacks. The set focuses on diverse Pokémon types and strategic gameplay elements, with Sunflora adding a tactical Energy cost manipulation ability. Release date is unknown.