Yamask (Lost Thunder 99) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Yamask from the Lost Thunder set is a Common card numbered 99. With 70 HP and the attack Haunt, it’s a modest, straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attack: Haunt (Put 1 damage counter on your opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: “Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Yamask appears in the Lost Thunder expansion of the Sun & Moon series. It is card number 99, classified as Common, and features artwork by Ken Sugimori, known for his classic and evocative Pokémon illustrations.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm8” and card number “99”. The card’s Psychic type, 70 HP, and the unique “Haunt” attack also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its simple attack and modest HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection than competitive battling.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, it benefits from careful handling to preserve artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Features Yamask as a Basic Psychic-type with the thematic attack “Haunt.” This set highlights the Pokémon’s somber backstory through flavor text and classic Ken Sugimori art.