Mareanie Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-68)

Character Intro

Mareanie from the Lost Thunder set is a common Pokémon card numbered 68. It has a modest 50 HP and features the attack Spike Cannon. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attack: Spike Cannon — Flip 2 coins; this attack does 30 damage for each heads.
• Flavor Text: “It’s found crawling on beaches and seafloors. The coral that grows on Corsola’s head is as good as a five-star banquet to this Pokémon.”
• Evolves From: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Lost Thunder set printing of Mareanie, card number 68. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Mareanie card. Identifiers include the set code “sm8” and the card number “68.” The illustrator credit goes to Aya Kusube, which can help confirm authenticity and edition.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify current tournament rules before including this card in competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with a delicate illustration, storing this Mareanie in protective sleeves and a binder is recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the card’s vibrant artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set features Mareanie as a basic Water-type Pokémon with a unique attack that depends on coin flips, reflecting its unpredictable battle style. The set’s artwork and flavor text emphasize Mareanie’s ecological relationship with Corsola, adding depth to its character within the Pokémon TCG universe.