Flaaffy Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-77)

Character Intro

Flaaffy from the Lost Thunder set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Lightning-type with 80 HP. Card number 77 (sm8-77) showcases the vibrant Signal Beam attack, giving decks a dynamic, confusion-focused option and adding a lively presence in gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mareep)
• Attack: Signal Beam (40 damage; Confuses opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “If its coat becomes fully charged with electricity, its tail lights up. It fires hair that zaps on impact.”
• Set Code: sm8
• Series: Sun & Moon
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears only in Lost Thunder as card number 77. It is an Uncommon rarity with artwork by Mizue. No other printings or reprints of this specific card are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers include set code “sm8,” card number 77, illustrator Mizue, Lightning type, and Stage 1.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Signal Beam deals 40 damage and inflicts Confusion on the opponent’s Active Pokémon, which can be tactically useful.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and store it away from sunlight and moisture. Handle minimally to avoid wear, bends, and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Flaaffy appears as an Uncommon Stage 1 Lightning-type with an attack that confuses opponents, highlighting its electrifying nature and evolution from Mareep in the Sun & Moon series.