Golurk Collector’s Guide (Shining Legends #44)

Character Intro

Golurk from the Shining Legends set is an uncommon card numbered 44. It boasts a sturdy 140 HP and features the powerful attack Golurk Hammer. This card offers a solid addition to any collection with its distinctive design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Golett)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Triple Smash: Flip 3 coins; does 10+ damage plus 60 more for each heads.
• Golurk Hammer: Deals 120 damage.
• Flavor Text: “It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.”
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set Code: sm35
• Card Number: 44
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This exact printing of Golurk appears in the Sun & Moon series set Shining Legends (set code sm35). It is an uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special variants. The card’s artwork and design remain consistent with its original release.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate artwork for this Golurk card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sm35), card number (44), and illustrator (Kagemaru Himeno). The card’s Psychic typing, Stage 1 subtype, and specific attacks also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Golurk card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes or rulings are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Golurk card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining edge and surface integrity is important for collectors. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Legends (sm35): This set features Golurk as a sturdy Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a thematic connection to ancient guardianship. Its attacks offer a mix of coin-flip-based damage and a strong fixed-damage move, fitting the set’s blend of classic and dynamic gameplay elements.