Blacephalon Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #104

Character Intro

Blacephalon from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Holo card numbered 104. It has 110 HP and features the striking attack Fireworks Bomb. This card offers a vivid addition to any collection with its dynamic design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, Ultra Beast
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attack: Fireworks Bomb (cost: Psychic, Colorless) — places 4 damage counters on opponent’s Pokémon as desired, or 12 if opponent has exactly 3 Prize cards left
• Flavor Text: It slithers toward people. Then, without warning, it triggers the explosion of its own head. It’s apparently one kind of Ultra Beast.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Blacephalon from the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12-104). It is a Rare Holo card, making it a visually appealing and collectible piece for fans of Ultra Beasts and Psychic-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sm12), card number (104), and rarity (Rare Holo). The illustrator Hasuno’s signature art style also helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its unique attack offers tactical flexibility in damage placement, especially when the opponent has exactly three Prize cards remaining.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a top loader or binder with rigid pages for long-term storage to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduced Blacephalon as a Basic Ultra Beast with a distinctive damage placement attack and striking holo art by Hasuno. This set is notable for its blend of Ultra Beasts and other fan-favorite Pokémon, though the exact release date for this card is unknown.