Galvantula Collector’s Guide: Phantom Forces (xy4-27)

Character Intro

Galvantula from the Phantom Forces set is a Rare card with 80 HP. It features the striking attack Electroweb, showcasing its electric prowess. This card holds a unique spot as number 27 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Joltik)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Cobweb Trip: Switches one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon, confusing the new Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Lightning).
• Electroweb: Deals 60 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn (cost: 1 Lightning, 2 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.”
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image:

Key Printings

This Galvantula card is from the Phantom Forces set, identified by the set code xy4 and card number 27. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Galvantula card. It can be identified by its set code “xy4,” card number 27, and the distinctive artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attacks provide tactical options such as confusing the opponent’s Active Pokémon and restricting retreat, making it a potentially strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Galvantula card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): This set features Galvantula as a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic attacks that manipulate opponent positioning and movement. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic battle tactics and thematic electric energy.