Crobat Collector’s Guide (Sun Moon 56)

Character Intro

Crobat from the Sun Moon set is a Rare Holo card numbered 56. It boasts 130 HP and features the dynamic attack Surprise Strike. This card offers collectors a vivid example of Crobat’s swift and agile nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Golbat)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Triple Poison: Poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon with 3 damage counters per turn instead of 1.
• Surprise Strike: Deals 60+ damage, with an additional 60 damage if Crobat was switched from the Bench this turn.
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun Moon set, card number 56, as a Rare Holo. It is a Psychic-type Stage 2 Pokémon evolving from Golbat, illustrated by DemizuPosuka.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card number (56), set code (sm1), and the Rare Holo rarity. The Psychic typing and the attacks Triple Poison and Surprise Strike also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its unique attack mechanics, such as Triple Poison and Surprise Strike, offer strategic options but may not be tournament-legal.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and card condition, store this Crobat in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): This set introduced Crobat as a Psychic-type Stage 2 Rare Holo with distinctive poison-based attacks and a 130 HP statline. The card’s artwork and mechanics reflect a thematic focus on status effects and surprise damage.