Lampent – Plasma Storm (bw8-22) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lampent from the Plasma Storm set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features the intriguing ability Freefloating and the attack Will-O-Wisp. This card is numbered 22 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Litwick)
• Ability: Freefloating — If Lampent has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
• Attack: Will-O-Wisp (20 damage) requires 1 Fire and 1 Colorless Energy.
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: “The spirits it absorbs fuel its baleful fire. It hangs around hospitals waiting for people to pass on.”
• Set: Plasma Storm (bw8)
• Card Number: 22
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lampent appears in the Plasma Storm set, identified by the code bw8-22. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Kouki Saitou, featuring the Freefloating ability and the Will-O-Wisp attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code (bw8), card number (22), and unique artwork by Kouki Saitou. The card’s Fire type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The Freefloating ability allows strategic retreat flexibility when Lampent has no Energy attached, and its Will-O-Wisp attack deals a steady 20 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front.
• Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term preservation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): This set features Lampent as a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with a unique ability that reduces retreat cost under certain conditions. The set’s artwork and card design emphasize the ghostly and spectral qualities of Lampent, fitting its lore and battling style.