Azelf Collector’s Guide: Forbidden Light (sm6-43)

Character Intro

Azelf from the Forbidden Light set is an uncommon Pokémon card numbered 43. It features 60 HP and the attack Hypnoblast, making it a focused addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• No resistances
• No abilities
• Attacks:
• Psychic Abduction: Can only be used if you go second and only on your first turn; shuffles one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon and all cards attached to it into their deck.
• Hypnoblast: Deals 10 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Azelf from the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light set, card number 43. It is an Uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Azelf card. Identification relies on the set code “sm6,” card number 43, and the illustrator sui. The card’s Psychic type and Basic stage are also key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Azelf card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack Psychic Abduction requires specific conditions to use, making it situational in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by sui.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): This set includes Azelf as a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with tactical attacks that can disrupt the opponent’s bench early in the game. The set’s overall theme and release date remain unknown for this card.