Litwick Collector’s Guide: Obsidian Flames #36

Character Intro

Litwick (#36) is a Common from the Obsidian Flames set. It has 60 HP and a single attack, Firebreathing. Its straightforward design makes it a solid pick for collectors seeking essential cards from the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attack: Firebreathing (Flip a coin; if heads, does 10 more damage)
• Flavor Text: “The younger the life this Pokémon absorbs, the brighter and eerier the flame on its head burns.”
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

Obsidian Flames #36 is the key printing: a Common rarity Basic Pokémon featuring the thematic Firebreathing attack and atmospheric illustration by Nagomi Nijo.

Variants & Identifiers

No known variants or alternate printings. Identify this card by set code “sv3,” number 36, the illustrator credit to Nagomi Nijo, and Regulation Mark G. The attack uses a single Fire Energy.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Though a Common, it benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames: Litwick appears as a Basic Fire-type with a straightforward attack and haunting flavor text. The set emphasizes thematic Fire-types with evocative artwork, and Litwick fits this mold with its eerie flame and simple gameplay role.