Koga’s Golbat Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Koga’s Golbat from the Gym Challenge set is an Uncommon card numbered 46. This lively Pokémon boasts 60 HP and features the distinctive attack Sonic Scream. The artwork captures Golbat’s energetic, in-battle presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Koga’s Zubat
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Attacks:
• Bite (20 damage, costs 2 Colorless)
• Sonic Scream (30 damage, costs 3 Grass; flip a coin to confuse the Defending Pokémon on heads)

Key Printings

This exact printing of Koga’s Golbat appears in the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and card number 46. It is classified as an Uncommon card and features no special print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Notable identifiers include:
– Grass typing and Stage 1 evolution from Koga’s Zubat
– Attack pairing of Bite and Sonic Scream
– Zero retreat cost
– Illustration by Ken Sugimori

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Grass typing, Psychic weakness, and Fighting resistance may influence deck-building approaches, though its play status is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and condition, store Koga’s Golbat in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Koga’s Golbat fits the Gym Leader theme and the set’s Grass-type lineup, offering a balanced mix of straightforward damage and potential status disruption via its attacks.