Carbink Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder Printing

Character Intro

Carbink from the Lost Thunder set is a common Pokémon card numbered 117. It offers a straightforward addition to any collection with 90 HP and access to the attacks Diamond Gate and Guard Press.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Lost Thunder set printing of Carbink, card number 117. It is a common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Carbink card. Identifiers include its set code “sm8” and card number 117. The card’s Fighting type and unique Fighting-type attacks help distinguish it from other Carbink cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Carbink card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks: “Diamond Gate,” which lets you search your deck for a Supporter and a Stadium card, and “Guard Press,” which deals 60 damage and reduces damage taken by 20 during the opponent’s next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and common rarity condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set introduced Carbink as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a unique ability to fetch Supporter and Stadium cards, adding strategic depth. The card’s common rarity and moderate HP make it accessible for collectors and casual players alike.