Gothorita Collector’s Guide: Boundaries Crossed #76

Character Intro

Gothorita from the Boundaries Crossed set is an uncommon card with 80 HP. It features the attack Destructive Beam, adding a strategic option to your deck. This card is numbered 76 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Gothita)
• HP: 80
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attacks:
• Psypunch: Deals 30 damage for 2 Colorless Energy.
• Destructive Beam: Deals 50 damage for 1 Psychic and 2 Colorless Energy; flip a coin, if heads discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner.”
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Boundaries Crossed (bw7)
• Card Number: 76
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Boundaries Crossed expansion of the Black & White series. It’s a standard Stage 1 Psychic-type with two straightforward attacks that pair moderate damage with a disruptive effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its card number (76), set code (bw7), and the illustrator Ken Sugimori’s signature art style. The card does not have a regulation mark or alternate artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attacks and moderate HP make it a balanced choice for casual play, but it lacks abilities or effects that might influence competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it flat in a binder or card box to avoid bending or edge wear. Given its classic Ken Sugimori artwork, maintaining the card’s surface is key for collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed (bw7): This set introduced Gothorita as a solid Stage 1 Psychic-type with a mix of damage and energy disruption. It fits well into thematic decks focusing on Psychic Pokémon and offers a glimpse into the evolving Black & White series gameplay.