Golbat Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm #54

Character Intro

Golbat from the Plasma Storm set is an uncommon card numbered 54 with 80 HP. It features the attack Spiral Drain, offering a strategic option in battle. This card’s straightforward design makes it a solid addition for collectors seeking versatile Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Zubat)
• Attack: Spiral Drain (20 damage, heals 20 damage from Golbat)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Black & White Plasma Storm set printing of Golbat, card number 54. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Golbat card. Identifiers include the set code “bw8” and the card number 54. The card’s image can be found at: /images/bw8/bw8-54.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Kyoko Umemoto.
• Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain its color and integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set includes Golbat as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique healing attack, Spiral Drain. It fits thematically with the set’s darker, plasma-themed aesthetic and offers moderate HP and useful resistances.

This concise guide should assist collectors and players in identifying and appreciating this specific Golbat printing from the Plasma Storm set.