Solrock Collector’s Guide: Plasma Storm #74

Character Intro

Solrock is an Uncommon Pokémon from the Plasma Storm set, bearing the number 74. This vibrant card features 90 HP. Its design captures the essence of a radiant celestial body.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Solar energy is the source of its power, so it is strong during the daytime. When it spins, its body shines.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Storm expansion, card number 74, classified as Uncommon. It is illustrated by Kouji Tajima and features no evolutions or special abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. It is identified by its set code “bw8” and card ID “bw8-74”. The card’s image can be found at: /images/bw8/bw8-74.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It has no abilities but includes two attacks: “Heat Burn,” which inflicts 20 damage and burns the opponent, and “Explosion,” which deals 90 damage to the opponent but also causes 90 damage to Solrock itself.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the vivid artwork. Keep it in a cool, dry place to avoid warping or moisture damage, especially given its moderate retreat cost and potential play value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm: This set introduced Solrock as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a unique combination of burn and self-damaging explosion attacks, adding strategic depth to the Plasma Storm lineup. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize its solar energy theme, making it a visually appealing and thematic addition to collectors’ decks.