Category: Forbidden Light

  • Collector’s Guide: Croagunk (Forbidden Light #63)

    Croagunk (Forbidden Light 63) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Croagunk is a Common Pokémon card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 63. It has 60 HP and features the attack Swagger. A straightforward pickup for collectors focused on completing this set.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 63 Common 60 SATOSHI NAKAI
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Psychic ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Croagunk card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 63. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this Croagunk card. It can be identified by:
    – Its Fighting type
    – The single Fighting Energy attack “Swagger,” which deals 10 damage and may discard an Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon
    – The illustration by SATOSHI NAKAI
    – The set code sm6-63

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. It has no abilities and a single attack that relies on a coin flip, making it a straightforward but situational option in casual play.

    Care & Storage Tips

    As a common card with a delicate illustration, keep this Croagunk in a protective sleeve to preserve its condition. Store it away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for collectors focusing on the Forbidden Light set or Fighting-type Pokémon.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): This set includes Croagunk as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a simple but tactical attack. It fits into the set’s theme of diverse Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks, though this particular card lacks abilities and focuses on energy disruption through its “Swagger” attack.

    Croagunk Forbidden Light 63

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    Croagunk (Forbidden Light) #63

  • Collector’s Guide: Toxicroak (Forbidden Light #64)

    Toxicroak (Forbidden Light 64) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Toxicroak from the Forbidden Light set is a rare card with 100 HP. It features the attack Exact Revenge, adding a strategic edge to gameplay. This card is numbered 64 in the set.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 64 Rare 100 Hasuno
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Croagunk)
    • Weakness: Psychic ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Flavor Text: Its knuckle claws secrete a toxin so vile that even a scratch could prove fatal.
    • Attacks:
    • Poison Jab (Fighting): Deals 30 damage and poisons the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
    • Exact Revenge (2 Colorless): Deals 50+ damage, with an additional 70 damage if any of your Psychic Pokémon were Knocked Out by an opponent’s attack last turn.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series set “Forbidden Light,” card number 64. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Hasuno. The card does not have a regulation mark or a known release date.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm6” and number “64.” The card image is available at /images/sm6/sm6-64.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
    • No additional tournament or play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep the toxin-themed illustration intact for collectors.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): This set features Toxicroak as a Rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a focus on poison and revenge tactics. The card complements Psychic-type strategies by punishing opponents who target Psychic Pokémon.

    Toxicroak (Forbidden Light) #64

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    Toxicroak (Forbidden Light) #64

  • Collector’s Guide: Pancham (Forbidden Light #65)

    Pancham (Forbidden Light 65) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Pancham from the Forbidden Light set is a Common card numbered 65 with 70 HP. This lively Pokémon features the attack Act Tough, showcasing its spirited nature. Its straightforward design makes it a solid addition to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 65 Common 70 Midori Harada
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Psychic ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown
    • Flavor Text: “There’s no point to the leaf in its mouth, aside from an effort to look cool. It’s mischievous, so it’s not well suited to inexperienced Trainers.”

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Pancham card from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Forbidden Light set (sm6), card number 65. It features the Fighting-type attack “Act Tough,” which does 10+ damage and gains an additional 30 damage if any Darkness Energy is attached.

    Variants & Identifiers

    No known variants or alternate printings. Identified by set code “sm6” and card number 65. The card is a Common rarity and has no special regulation mark.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    As a Common card with no special variants, standard care applies: store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the vibrant illustration by Midori Harada. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its condition.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): Pancham appears as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a unique attack that synergizes with Darkness Energy, despite Pancham itself being Fighting-type. The card fits well into casual collections focusing on Sun & Moon era Pokémon.

    Pancham (Forbidden Light) #65

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    Pancham (Forbidden Light) #65

  • Collector’s Guide: Binacle (Forbidden Light #66)

    Binacle (Forbidden Light 66) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Binacle is a Common Pokémon card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 66. It has 70 HP and features the attack Allotment. A simple, distinctive design makes it an easy addition to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 66 Common 70 Yuka Morii
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Abilities: None
    • Attack: Allotment (Draw a card, 10 damage, costs 1 Fighting energy)
    • Flavor Text: “They stretch and then contract, yanking their rocks along with them in bold hops. They eat seaweed that washes up on the shoreline.”
    • Evolves From: None

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Binacle appears in the Forbidden Light set, numbered 66. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Yuka Morii. The card’s Fighting type and simple attack make it a straightforward addition to Fighting-themed decks or collections focusing on the Sun & Moon era.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm6” and the card number 66. The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon with no abilities and a single attack.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the vibrant illustration by Yuka Morii and maintain the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to avoid wear on the edges and surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): Binacle appears as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a simple attack and moderate HP. It fits well into Fighting decks and offers a card-drawing mechanic through its Allotment attack. The set features this card without any special variants or abilities.

    Binacle Forbidden Light 66

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    Binacle (Forbidden Light) #66

  • Collector’s Guide: Barbaracle (Forbidden Light #67)

    Barbaracle Collector’s Guide (Forbidden Light #67)

    Character Intro

    Barbaracle is a Rare card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 67. With 130 HP and the attack Claw Slash, it offers a solid presence for collectors.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 67 Rare 130 kirisAki
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Binacle)
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistances: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown
    • Flavor Text: Barbaracle’s legs and hands have minds of their own, and they will move independently. But they usually follow the head’s orders.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, set code sm6, titled Forbidden Light. It is a Rare card numbered 67 in the set.

    • Seven Shock: Can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon if you have exactly seven cards in hand.
    • Claw Slash: A straightforward 90-damage attack.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (sm6), card number (67), and rarity (Rare). The illustrator kirisAki’s signature art style also helps distinguish this printing.

    Legality & Play Notes

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

    Its unique Seven Shock attack requires precise hand management, making it a tactical choice for players who can maintain exactly seven cards in hand.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its retreat cost of 3 and moderate HP, it is a valuable collector’s piece rather than a staple for competitive play.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): This set introduced Barbaracle as a rare Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with tactical attacks and a distinctive illustration by kirisAki. The set’s focus on strategic gameplay is reflected in Barbaracle’s Seven Shock attack, rewarding careful hand size management.

    Barbaracle (Forbidden Light) #67

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    Barbaracle (Forbidden Light) #67

  • Collector’s Guide: Tyrunt (Forbidden Light #68)

    Tyrunt Collector’s Guide: Forbidden Light (sm6-68)

    Character Intro

    Tyrunt from the Forbidden Light set is an Uncommon card with 90 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features attacks including Hammer In, adding a solid option to your deck. Number 68 in the set, Tyrunt brings a rugged presence to battles.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 68 Uncommon 90 SATOSHI NAKAI
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Stage 1
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistances: None
    • Flavor Text: Its immense jaws have enough destructive force that it can chew up an automobile. It lived 100 million years ago.

    Key Printings

    The key printing of Tyrunt is from the Sun & Moon series set “Forbidden Light” with the card number sm6-68.

    Attacks

    • Crunch: Can discard an Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
    • Hammer In: Deals 40 damage with a moderate energy cost.

    Variants & Identifiers

    This Tyrunt card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “sm6” and card number 68. The illustrator credit goes to SATOSHI NAKAI. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm6/sm6-68.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve this Uncommon Tyrunt card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by SATOSHI NAKAI. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term collection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Tyrunt as a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with solid HP and versatile attacks. This set is known for its prehistoric-themed cards and unique fossil evolution mechanics. The release date for this specific card is unknown.

    Tyrunt (Forbidden Light) #68

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    Tyrunt (Forbidden Light) #68

  • Collector’s Guide: Tyrantrum (Forbidden Light #69)

    Tyrantrum Collector’s Guide: Forbidden Light #69

    Character Intro

    Tyrantrum from the Forbidden Light set is a Rare Holo card numbered 69 with 160 HP. It features the ability Tyrannical Heart and the attack Crunch, making it a striking addition to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 69 Rare Holo 160 hatachu
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Tyrunt)
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Ability: Tyrannical Heart — boosts damage by 60 if you don’t have more Pokémon in play than your opponent, and reduces damage taken by 30.
    • Attack: Crunch — deals 100 damage and discards an Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
    • Flavor Text: “Nothing could stop this Pokémon 100 million years ago, so it behaved like a king.”

    Key Printings

    This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light set as card number 69. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring artwork by hatachu. No other print variants are listed for this card.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Card ID: sm6-69
    • Set Code: sm6
    • Series: Sun & Moon
    • Subtypes: Stage 2
    • No known alternate print variants or regulation marks.
    • Market reference query: “Tyrantrum Forbidden Light 69”

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holo finish and artwork by hatachu, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): This set includes Tyrantrum as a Rare Holo Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon, emphasizing strong offensive and defensive capabilities through its Tyrannical Heart ability and Crunch attack. The set’s release date is unknown, but it contributes a robust prehistoric-themed card to the Sun & Moon series.

    Tyrantrum (Forbidden Light) #69

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  • Collector’s Guide: Spewpa (Forbidden Light #7)

    Spewpa (Forbidden Light 7) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Spewpa from the Forbidden Light set is an Uncommon card numbered 7. It has 70 HP and features the attack String Shot. This modestly durable Pokémon offers strategic value with its unique move.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 7 Uncommon 70 Miki Tanaka
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Scatterbug)
    • Attack: String Shot (20 damage; may Paralyze opponent on heads)
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Weakness: Fire ×2
    • Resistance: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown

    Key Printings

    This guide covers the Sun & Moon series Forbidden Light set (set code sm6). Spewpa is card number 7 at Uncommon rarity, illustrated by Miki Tanaka. It features the attack String Shot, which costs one Grass energy.

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. Identify it by “sm6-7,” the Uncommon rarity symbol, and Miki Tanaka’s illustration. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm6/sm6-7.jpg. The card’s market reference query is “Spewpa Forbidden Light 7.”

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Players should verify current tournament legality before use.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining sharp edges and vibrant artwork is key for collectors. Avoid bending and extreme temperatures.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Spewpa as a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with a useful paralyzing attack. The set expanded the Sun & Moon series with diverse Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements. This printing is a solid representation of Spewpa’s role in the set’s ecosystem.

    For collectors and players alike, this Spewpa card offers a vivid glimpse into the Forbidden Light set’s design and strategic potential, wrapped in the detailed art of Miki Tanaka.

    Spewpa (Forbidden Light) #7

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  • Collector’s Guide: Hawlucha (Forbidden Light #70)

    Hawlucha Collector’s Guide: Forbidden Light #70

    Character Intro

    Hawlucha is an uncommon Basic Fighting-type card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 70. It has 80 HP and the attack Sky Drop, with artwork that captures the agile, aerial flair of this Pokémon.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 70 Uncommon 80 Naoki Saito
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Resistance: Fighting -20
    • Flavor Text: “With its wings, it controls its position in the air. It likes to attack from above, a maneuver that is difficult to defend against.”
    • Image:

    Key Printings

    Attacks

    • High Jump Kick — 20 damage
    • Sky Drop — deals up to 80 damage, reduced by 20 for each Colorless energy in the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost

    Notes

    • No abilities or evolutions are present on this card.
    • This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Forbidden Light set, card number 70.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • No known print variants.
    • Identified by set code “sm6” and number 70.
    • Classified as Uncommon; Basic Pokémon; Fighting type.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
    • With moderate HP and a single Retreat Cost, it’s a flexible Basic Pokémon; play value depends on format legality and the meta.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to preserve the artwork and maintain condition, especially for long-term collecting.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduces this Hawlucha with aerial combat flavor, reflected in its attacks and flavor text. It fits the set’s Fighting-type themes of positioning and energy management.

    This Hawlucha printing is a solid pickup for Sun & Moon era and Fighting-type collectors.

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    Hawlucha (Forbidden Light) #70

  • Collector’s Guide: Lycanroc (Forbidden Light #76)

    Lycanroc (Forbidden Light 76) Collectors Guide

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Forbidden Light 76 Rare 120 Megumi Mizutani
    • Type: Fighting
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Rockruff)
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Flavor Text: Bathed in the setting sun of evening, Lycanroc has undergone a special kind of evolution. An intense fighting spirit underlies its calmness.

    Character Intro

    Lycanroc from the Forbidden Light set is a Rare card numbered 76 with 120 HP. Its sleek design and the hard-hitting Accelerock attack underscore a swift, dynamic combat style, capturing the essence of a fierce and agile predator.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, set code SM6, named Forbidden Light.

    Attacks

    • Dangerous Rogue — deals 20 more damage for each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.
    • Accelerock — a straightforward 100 damage attack.

    The card has no abilities.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code SM6-76 and the illustrator Megumi Mizutani. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it carries no regulation mark.

    Legality & Play Notes

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

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to preserve artwork and condition.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Forbidden Light (SM6): This set introduced Lycanroc with a focus on Fighting-type strategies, emphasizing synergy with benched Pokémon through its “Dangerous Rogue” attack. The set’s artwork and design highlight the Pokémon’s unique evolution and fighting spirit.

    Lycanroc Forbidden Light 76

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    Lycanroc (Forbidden Light) #76