Rotom Collector’s Guide: HS Undaunted #20

Character Intro

Rotom from the HS Undaunted set is a Rare card numbered 20 with 60 HP. It features the Mischievous Trick ability and the attack Plasma Arrow—compact, strategic, and collectible.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Colorless -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Set Code: hgss3
• Series: heartgold_soulsilver
• Flavor Text: Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rotom appears in the HS Undaunted set as card number 20. It is a Rare card with a Poké-Power and a damage-scaling attack.

• Poké-Power — Mischievous Trick: Once during your turn, switch one of your face-down Prize cards with the top card of your deck, unless Rotom is affected by a Special Condition.
• Attack — Plasma Arrow: Deals 20 damage times the number of Energy attached to an opponent’s Pokémon, ignoring Weakness and Resistance.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “hgss3” and the card number 20. The illustrator MAHOU’s signature art style is a key visual identifier. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the Lightning type.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its unique ability and attack make it a tactical choice for casual play, but official tournament use is not confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and collectible value, consider using a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets. Handle the card by its edges to avoid fingerprints and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Undaunted: Introduced Rotom as a Rare Lightning-type Basic Pokémon with a strategic Poké-Power and a damage-scaling attack. The set focuses on HeartGold & SoulSilver era Pokémon, showcasing unique abilities and nostalgic flavor text.