Dusknoir Collector’s Guide: Vivid Voltage #71

Character Intro

Dusknoir (#71) from the Vivid Voltage set is a Rare Holo with 150 HP. Its Spectral Breach ability and Spooky Shot attack add strategic depth, and the artwork captures Dusknoir’s ghostly essence with vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Dusclops)
• Ability: Spectral Breach — All Special Energy attached to Pokémon provide only Colorless Energy and no other effects.
• Attack: Spooky Shot — Deals 120 damage with a cost of Psychic + 2 Colorless Energy.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “At the bidding of transmissions from the spirit world, it steals people and Pokémon away. No one knows whether it has a will of its own.”
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Vivid Voltage set printing of Dusknoir, card number 71. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Shigenori Negishi, showcasing a spectral and ghostly design consistent with Dusknoir’s lore.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card printing. Identifiers include the set code “swsh4” and the regulation mark “D.” The card is a Stage 2 Psychic-type Pokémon evolving from Dusclops.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep the spectral artwork vibrant.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage: Introduced Dusknoir as a Rare Holo Psychic-type Stage 2 with a unique ability that alters Special Energy effects, adding strategic depth and a visually striking card to collectors’ shelves.