Lunatone (Plasma Storm 73) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lunatone from the Plasma Storm set is an Uncommon Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It features the ability Premonition and a straightforward Rock Throw attack—an accessible, utility-focused pick for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Premonition — Allows you to look at the top 2 cards of your deck once per turn and reorder them.
• Attack: Rock Throw — Deals 30 damage with a cost of Fighting and Colorless energy.
• Flavor Text: “The phase of the moon apparently has some effect on its power. It’s active on the night of a full moon.”
• Illustrator: Kouji Tajima
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Key Printings

This exact printing of Lunatone appears in the Black & White series’ Plasma Storm set, numbered 73 and classified as Uncommon. It is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a notable ability and a straightforward attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “bw8,” number 73, and the illustrator Kouji Tajima’s distinctive art style. The card’s Fighting type and Premonition ability also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): Lunatone is featured as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with an intriguing ability that allows strategic deck manipulation. Its moderate HP and retreat cost make it a balanced choice for collectors focusing on this set.