Lampent (Phantom Forces 42) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lampent from the Phantom Forces set is an Uncommon card numbered 42. This Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon has 70 HP and features the fan-favorite Night March attack. Its artwork captures the eerie glow of this ghostly Pokémon.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Litwick)
• Weakness: Darkness (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Cursed Drop: Place 3 damage counters on your opponent’s Pokémon in any way you like (cost: 1 Psychic).
• Night March: Deals 20 damage times the number of Pokémon in your discard pile with the Night March attack (cost: 1 Psychic, 2 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lampent appears in the Phantom Forces set, card number 42. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by kawayoo and features the Psychic type and Stage 1 subtype.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy4” and card number “42.” The artwork by kawayoo and the Psychic-type symbol further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining the integrity of the artwork and edges is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces: Features Lampent as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with attacks that place damage counters and synergize with the Night March mechanic. The eerie flavor text and artwork reinforce the set’s ghostly theme.