Joltik Collector’s Guide: Phantom Forces #26

Character Intro

Joltik from the Phantom Forces set is a common card numbered 26 with 30 HP. This small Pokémon features the Night March attack, offering an energetic option for battle strategies. Its modest stats make it a straightforward choice for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Attacks:
• Gnaw (10 damage, Lightning energy)
• Night March (20× damage, depends on the number of Pokémon with Night March in your discard pile, costs two Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Since it can’t generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.
• Illustrator: TOKIYA
• Set Code: xy4
• Card Number: 26
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Joltik from the Phantom Forces set, identified as card number 26 with no known alternate print variants. The card’s artwork by TOKIYA is a defining feature, and it is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with two attacks that emphasize energy manipulation and synergy with Night March strategies.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “xy4,” the card number “26,” and the illustrator TOKIYA. The card’s rarity is Common, and it has no regulation mark. The image of this card can be found at: /images/xy4/xy4-26.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique Night March attack can be powerful in decks that utilize discard pile strategies, but its low HP and common rarity suggest it is more of a collector’s item than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid TOKIYA artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is still valuable to collectors who appreciate the Phantom Forces set and Lightning-type Pokémon. Avoid bending or scratching the card to keep its surface and edges pristine.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): This set includes Joltik as a Common Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with synergy potential through its Night March attack. The set is known for featuring Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks that encourage strategic discard pile use. The exact release date of this set is unknown.