Typhlosion Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-42)

Character Intro

Typhlosion from Lost Thunder is a Rare Holo with 160 HP. It features the Blazing Energy ability and the Lost Flame attack. This card is number 42 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Quilava)
• Ability: Blazing Energy — Converts all Energy attached to your Pokémon into Fire Energy for the turn.
• Attack: Lost Flame — Costs 4 Fire Energy, deals 120 damage, and sends 2 Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon to the Lost Zone.
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: “It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blazing fur together to cause huge explosions.”
• Set Code: sm8
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This Typhlosion appears in the Lost Thunder expansion of the Sun & Moon series. It is card number 42, a Rare Holo, illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: sm8
– Card number: 42
– Rarity: Rare Holo
– Signature features: the Blazing Energy ability and Lost Flame attack

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

In casual play, Blazing Energy’s temporary conversion effect plus Lost Flame’s Energy removal to the Lost Zone can be disruptive and rewarding to pilot.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or scratching. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Typhlosion with a powerful Fire-type ability and attack, emphasizing energy manipulation and disruption. The set is known for diverse Fire-type Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements. The card’s lack of a regulation mark and unknown release date make it a unique collectible within the set.