Collector’s Guide: Voltorb (Legendary Collection #97)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Voltorb
• HP: 40
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Tackle (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless Energy)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Usually found in power plants. Easily mistaken for a Poké Ball, it has zapped many people.
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Rarity: Common
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Voltorb appears in the Legendary Collection set, identified by card number 97. It features classic artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and retains the simple yet iconic Tackle attack. The card is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with modest HP and straightforward gameplay utility.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base6
• Card Number: 97
• Subtypes: Basic
• Series: other
• Print Variants: None documented for this printing
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legal Format Status: unknown

Collectors can identify this card by its set symbol and numbering within the Legendary Collection. The absence of abilities and a single attack make it easy to distinguish from more complex Voltorb printings.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork and text.
• Maintain a stable, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
• Use a top loader or binder with rigid pages for long-term preservation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

Legendary Collection

This set revisits classic cards with updated artwork and reprints, including this Voltorb (#97). It is known for its nostalgic value and appeal to collectors who appreciate early Pokémon TCG designs. The Voltorb card here is a faithful reprint, maintaining its original simplicity and charm.