Galvantula (Plasma Storm 51) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Galvantula from the Plasma Storm set is an Uncommon card numbered 51. It features 80 HP and the attack Discharge, making it a dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Joltik)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Discharge: Discard all Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon to deal 30 damage times the number discarded.
• Signal Beam: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon becomes Confused and takes 30 damage.
• Flavor Text: “It creates barriers from electrified silk that stun foes. This works as a weapon as well as a defense.”
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Galvantula appears in the Plasma Storm set as card number 51. It is classified as an Uncommon with artwork by Hajime Kusajima and is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon evolving from Joltik.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate versions of this card are documented. Identify it by the set code “bw8,” number 51, and the Plasma Storm set name. The lack of a regulation mark and the absence of known print variants make this printing straightforward to identify.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available due to its unknown legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, and keep it in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or discoloration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: Features Galvantula as a nimble Lightning-type Stage 1 with energy-discarding and status-inflicting attacks, fitting decks that leverage energy management and status conditions.