Lotad (ex Sandstorm 66) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lotad is a common Basic Pokémon from the Sandstorm set, numbered 66. With 40 HP, the Poké-Body Rain Dish, and a single attack—Ram—it’s a straightforward option for early-game play and a neat pickup for Water-type fans.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Ability: Rain Dish (Poké-Body) – removes 1 damage counter from Lotad between turns
• Attack: Ram – 10 damage, costs 1 Colorless energy
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lotad appears in the ex Sandstorm expansion, identified by the set code ex2 and card number 66. As a Common, it’s accessible and useful for set completion or collectors focused on Water-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this Lotad. Identifiers include its Water typing, the Poké-Body Rain Dish, and the single attack Ram. Tomokazu Komiya’s distinctive illustration style also helps it stand out. The card image can be referenced at /images/ex2/ex2-66.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited. Its playability in current tournament formats is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and store it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—especially over Komiya’s artwork. A cool, dry environment helps maintain condition for both play and display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Sandstorm (ex2): Known for diverse Water-type Pokémon and Poké-Body abilities like Rain Dish, the set spotlights accessible, balanced Basics—Lotad included.