Lanturn Collector’s Guide: Sun Moon Set (sm1-50)

Character Intro

Lanturn is a Rare card from the Sun Moon set, numbered 50. It boasts 110 HP and features the attack Aqua Spark. This card offers a solid presence in any collection with its vibrant design.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Chinchou)
• Rarity: Rare
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Attacks: Confuse Ray (Confuses opponent’s Active Pokémon), Aqua Spark (60+ damage with Water Energy attached)
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon flashes a bright light that blinds its prey. This creates an opening for it to deliver an electrical attack.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun Moon set, card number 50. It is a rare card featuring Lanturn with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm1,” the card number 50, and the illustrator Masakazu Fukuda. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm1/sm1-50.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer strategic utility by confusing opponents and dealing increased damage when Water Energy is attached.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it 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

• Sun Moon (sm1): This set introduced Lanturn as a rare Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon evolving from Chinchou. The card’s combination of status effect and conditional damage adds tactical depth to gameplay, complemented by artwork from Masakazu Fukuda. Release date remains unknown.