Lunatone (ex Sandstorm 8) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lunatone from the Sandstorm set is a Rare Holo Basic Pokémon card with 60 HP. Numbered 8 in the set, it features the Poké-Power Lunar Eclipse and two attacks: Cosmic Draw and Lunar Blast.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: Poké-Power “Lunar Eclipse” allows Lunatone to change its type to Darkness if Solrock is in play, but cannot be used if Lunatone is affected by a Special Condition.
• Attacks: “Cosmic Draw” lets you draw 3 cards if your opponent has any Evolved Pokémon; “Lunar Blast” deals 30 damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Sandstorm set, card number 8. It is a Rare Holo card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “ex2” and the card number “8”. The card’s Psychic type and the unique Poké-Power “Lunar Eclipse” help distinguish it from other Lunatone cards.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork by Hajime Kusajima, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Sandstorm: Introduced Lunatone as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a unique Poké-Power that interacts with Solrock, emphasizing strategic type changes. This set features a Rare Holo version with distinctive artwork and moderate HP.