Zubat – Plasma Storm (bw8-53) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Zubat from the Plasma Storm set is a Common Basic Pokémon card with 40 HP. It features the Ability Free Flight and the attack Wing Attack. This card is numbered 53 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Ability: Free Flight – If this Pokémon has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
• Attack: Wing Attack – 20 damage, costs 1 Psychic and 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surrounding while it flies.
• Set Code: bw8
• Rarity: Common
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image URL: /images/bw8/bw8-53.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series’ Plasma Storm expansion, card number 53. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Mizue. No alternate printings or promotional versions are noted for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Zubat card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “bw8” and card number “53.” The card’s Psychic typing and unique Free Flight ability also help distinguish it from other Zubat cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Players should verify current tournament rules before including this card in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special print variants, standard protective measures are recommended. Use sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the card’s condition and vibrant artwork by Mizue.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): This set features a variety of Pokémon with Plasma-themed artwork and mechanics. Zubat bw8-53 fits into this set as a basic Psychic-type with a useful ability for retreating, complementing the set’s strategic diversity.