Crobat (Phantom Forces 33) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Crobat from the Phantom Forces set is a rare card with 130 HP, the Surprise Bite ability, and the Skill Dive attack. It is number 33 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Golbat)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Ability: Surprise Bite — When you evolve a Pokémon from your hand, you may put 3 damage counters on one of your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Attack: Skill Dive — Deals 30 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon (no Weakness or Resistance applied if the target is on the Bench).
• Flavor Text: It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby.
• Set: XY Phantom Forces (xy4)
• Card Number: 33
• Rarity: Rare
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY Phantom Forces set, card number 33. It is a rare card illustrated by Satoshi Shirai, featuring Crobat as a Psychic-type Stage 2 Pokémon with 130 HP.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy4” and card number 33. The card’s unique ability, Surprise Bite, and the attack Skill Dive help distinguish it in gameplay.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its value and artwork integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): Introduced Crobat as a Psychic-type Stage 2 with an ability that applies damage counters upon evolution, adding strategic depth to gameplay; the set is known for diverse and powerful Pokémon cards, with Crobat noted for its silent flight flavor and tactical utility.