Arctozolt Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #66
Character Intro
Arctozolt from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare Holo card numbered 66. This Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon has 130 HP, features the Biting Whirlpool ability, and attacks with Electro Ball for straightforward damage pressure.
Quick Facts
- HP: 130
- Type: Lightning
- Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Rare Fossil)
- Ability: Biting Whirlpool — applies damage counters when opponents attach Energy cards
- Attack: Electro Ball — deals 70 damage
- Weakness: Fighting (×2)
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Flavor Text: “The shaking of its freezing upper half is what generates its electricity. It has a hard time walking around.”
- Regulation Mark: D
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga
- Legality: unknown
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkness Ablaze | 66 | Rare Holo | 130 | Hitoshi Ariga |
Key Printings
This exact printing of Arctozolt appears in the Darkness Ablaze set, identified by set code swsh3 and card number 66. It is a Rare Holo card featuring the regulation mark D.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its stage (Stage 1), type (Lightning), and the unique ability Biting Whirlpool. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh3/swsh3-66.jpg.
Legality & Play Notes
Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
Biting Whirlpool pressures opponents whenever they attach Energy, while Electro Ball provides a consistent 70 damage. As a Stage 1 that evolves from Rare Fossil, it slots into builds that can accommodate Fossil-based evolution lines.
Care & Storage Tips
Protect the holo finish and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Features Arctozolt as a Rare Holo with a unique ability that pressures opponents when attaching Energy cards. The set emphasizes dynamic Lightning-type Pokémon with strategic abilities and attacks.
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