Frillish (Phantom Forces 20) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Frillish is a Common Pokémon card from the Phantom Forces set (xy4), numbered 20. A Basic Water-type with 70 HP, it features the status-inflicting attack Confuse Ray—an accessible, engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Snapshot

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Confuse Ray (Water) — Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Flavor Text: They paralyze prey with poison, then drag them down to their lairs, five miles below the surface.
• Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto
• Set Code: xy4
• Card Number: 20
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Frillish from the Phantom Forces set, card number 20. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities beyond its single attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy4), card number (20), and the distinctive illustration by Kyoko Umemoto.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack, Confuse Ray, offers a tactical status effect but no direct damage.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant artwork and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): Introduced Frillish as a Basic Water-type with a unique status-inducing attack, adding strategic depth to the set’s aquatic lineup.