Lysandre (Ancient Origins 78) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lysandre is an Uncommon card from the Ancient Origins set, numbered 78. With its distinctive design, it adds variety and depth to the lineup of trainers available to players and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: xy7-78
• Stage: Supporter
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules Text: Switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with his or her Active Pokémon. | You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
• Types, weaknesses, resistances, abilities, and attacks: none listed
• Flavor text: unknown
• Legal status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Lysandre appears solely in the Ancient Origins set (set code xy7). It is an uncommon rarity card, making it moderately accessible but still a valued Supporter card for collectors of the XY series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Lysandre card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy7), card number (78), and the unique artwork by Ken Sugimori. The card does not have a regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This Lysandre card functions as a Supporter with a strategic effect that forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with one from their Bench. The standard Supporter play restriction applies: only one Supporter card may be played per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): This set introduced Lysandre as a Supporter card with a unique switching effect. It stands out due to its uncommon rarity and classic Ken Sugimori illustration. Further details such as release date and HP remain unknown, but it remains a notable card within the XY series.