Barboach (Holon Phantoms 60) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Barboach is a Common Pokémon card from the Holon Phantoms set, numbered 60. It has 50 HP and features the attack Waterfall. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Waterfall (10 damage, Colorless cost)
• Flail (10 damage times the number of damage counters on Barboach, Fighting cost)

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Holon Phantoms set, identified by the set code ex13 and card number 60. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Midori Harada. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Barboach card. Collectors can identify this card by its Fighting type, common rarity, and the unique illustration style of Midori Harada. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex13/ex13-60.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP suggest it was designed for early gameplay rather than competitive play.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface.
• Maintain condition to preserve value as a common Holon Phantoms print.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Holon Phantoms (ex13): This set introduced unique Fighting-type cards like Barboach with straightforward mechanics and distinctive artwork. Barboach fits the set’s theme of accessible, basic Pokémon with simple but thematic attacks.