Carbink Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder Printing

Character Intro

Carbink from the Lost Thunder set is a common Pokémon card numbered 117. It offers a straightforward addition to any collection with 90 HP and access to the attacks Diamond Gate and Guard Press.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Lost Thunder set printing of Carbink, card number 117. It is a common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Carbink card. Identifiers include its set code “sm8” and card number 117. The card’s Fighting type and unique Fighting-type attacks help distinguish it from other Carbink cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Carbink card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks: “Diamond Gate,” which lets you search your deck for a Supporter and a Stadium card, and “Guard Press,” which deals 60 damage and reduces damage taken by 20 during the opponent’s next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and common rarity condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set introduced Carbink as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a unique ability to fetch Supporter and Stadium cards, adding strategic depth. The card’s common rarity and moderate HP make it accessible for collectors and casual players alike.

Carbink (Lost Thunder 143) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Carbink from the Lost Thunder set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 90 HP. It features the vibrant attack Power Gem, adding strategic value to your deck. This card is numbered 143 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal (×2)
• Resistance: Darkness (-20)
• Attacks:
• Wonder Ray: Prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, from Pokémon with Abilities during your opponent’s next turn; deals 30 damage.
• Power Gem: Deals 60 damage.
• Flavor Text: “Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people.”
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Image:

Key Printings

This specific Carbink card is from the Sun & Moon series set Lost Thunder, identified by set code sm8 and card number 143. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Carbink. It can be identified by its card number 143 in the Lost Thunder set and the distinctive Ken Sugimori artwork.

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 card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Features Carbink as a Basic Fairy-type Pokémon with solid defensive capabilities through Wonder Ray and a strong attack in Power Gem. This set highlights Carbink’s jewel-like appearance and provides a balanced card for collectors interested in the Sun & Moon series.