Meganium (Lost Thunder 8) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Meganium from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Holo card numbered 8 with 150 HP. It features the ability Quick-Ripening Herb and the powerful attack Solar Beam. This card offers a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 150
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Bayleef)
• Ability: Quick-Ripening Herb (allows evolving a Basic Pokémon during your turn if you have the Stage 2 card in hand)
• Attack: Solar Beam (110 damage, costs 1 Grass and 3 Colorless energy)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Lost Thunder set (set code sm8), numbered 8, and classified as a Rare Holo card. It is illustrated by nagimiso and features the Quick-Ripening Herb ability, which is notable for its strategic evolution mechanic.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set number (8), rarity (Rare Holo), and illustrator (nagimiso). The card’s retreat cost of 2 and Fire-type weakness are also consistent identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to evolve a Basic Pokémon mid-turn can provide tactical advantages, especially in early game setups.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set includes Meganium as a Rare Holo Stage 2 Grass-type with a unique evolution ability, adding strategic depth and collector appeal. The set’s release date is unknown.