Lickitung (Furious Fists 78) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lickitung (Furious Fists 78) is a Common Basic with 90 HP featuring the coin-flip attack Lunge. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attack: Lunge — Flip a coin; if tails, the attack does nothing. Deals 50 damage.
• Flavor Text: Its long tongue, slathered with a gooey saliva, sticks to anything, so it is very useful.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Lickitung card from the XY Furious Fists expansion, numbered 78. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. The card is notable for its simple yet risky Lunge attack, which requires a coin flip to succeed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy3” and the card number “78” within the Furious Fists set. The illustrator Masakazu Fukuda’s signature style helps distinguish this card visually.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its high retreat cost and reliance on a coin flip for its attack may affect its playability.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this 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 maintain its artwork and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Furious Fists (XY3): This set introduced Lickitung with a straightforward attack and moderate HP, fitting well into early XY gameplay. The card’s design emphasizes its unique tongue ability, making it a memorable Common card from the expansion.

This Lickitung printing remains a solid collectible for fans of the Furious Fists set and those interested in Colorless-type Pokémon cards.