Golbat (Fossil 34) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Golbat from the Fossil set (#34) is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It evolves from Zubat and features two attacks: Wing Attack, dealing 30 damage with three Colorless energy, and Leech Life, which deals 20 damage and allows Golbat to heal itself by removing damage counters equal to the damage dealt. It has a Fighting resistance (-30) and a Psychic weakness (×2), with no retreat cost. The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as Uncommon rarity. Its legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 34
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants or regulation marks. It is identified by its set code “base3” and the Fossil series designation.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Golbat card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: Released as part of the early expansions, the Fossil set introduced several Pokémon from the fossil-themed subset. Golbat fits into this set as a Stage 1 evolution with unique Grass typing and healing capabilities through its Leech Life attack.

Legality: unknown