Golbat Collector’s Guide: Sun Moon Set (sm1-55)

Character Intro

Golbat (sm1-55) from the Sun Moon set is an Uncommon card numbered 55. It has 80 HP and features the attack Acrobatics—a straightforward yet dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Zubat)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Super Poison Breath: Poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Psychic energy)
• Acrobatics: Flip 2 coins; does 10 damage plus 20 more for each heads (cost: 2 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Its thick fangs are hollow like straws, making them unexpectedly fragile. These fangs are specialized for sucking blood.
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Golbat appears in the Sun Moon base set, identified by card number 55. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring Psychic typing and no special abilities beyond its attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm1,” card number 55, and the distinctive Psychic type with a Fighting resistance and Lightning weakness. The illustrator credit to Masakazu Fukuda helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Golbat card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks provide strategic options for poisoning and variable damage, but its tournament viability is uncertain due to legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since the card’s value can be influenced by its pristine appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): This set introduced Golbat as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique attack set focused on poisoning and coin-flip damage. It fits well into collections emphasizing Sun Moon’s diverse typings and artwork styles.

This Golbat card is a solid collectible for fans of the Sun Moon series and those interested in Psychic-type Pokémon with tactical attack options.