Rockruff (Forbidden Light 75) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rockruff is a Common Pokémon from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 75. It has 70 HP and features the attack Surprise Attack. A straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• No resistances or abilities
• Attack: Surprise Attack (50 damage; flip a coin—if tails, the attack does nothing)
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon has lived with people since times long ago. It can sense when its Trainer is in the dumps and will stick close by its Trainer’s side.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legalities: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Sun & Moon series set “Forbidden Light,” card number 75. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Rockruff card. Identifiers include:
– Fighting type
– Basic stage
– Set code “sm6”
– The attack “Surprise Attack,” which requires one Fighting and one Colorless energy

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a Common card that may be more frequently handled.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Rockruff as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a simple but effective attack. The set expanded the Sun & Moon series with new Pokémon and mechanics, though Rockruff itself remains straightforward and accessible for collectors and casual players alike.