Lanturn Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze #36

Character Intro

Lanturn from the Plasma Freeze set is an Uncommon card numbered 36 with 90 HP. This aquatic Pokémon showcases the striking attack Extreme Current, adding dynamic energy to your deck. Its vibrant design captures Lanturn’s electric essence in a sleek, collectible form.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Chinchou)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Lanturn’s light can shine up from great depths. It is nicknamed “The Deep-Sea Star.”

Key Printings

This printing is from the Plasma Freeze set, card number 36, featuring artwork by Mizue. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special regulation marks for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw9” and the card ID “bw9-36.” The image can be referenced at /images/bw9/bw9-36.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

• “Special Tackle” deals 30 damage plus an additional 30 if Special Energy is attached.
• “Extreme Current” deals 90 damage but requires discarding an Energy attached to Lanturn.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Given its Uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining its surface and edges is key for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: Includes Lanturn as a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with versatile attacks and a distinctive underwater theme. The set’s artwork and card design emphasize the aquatic and electric nature of Lanturn, making it a visually appealing addition for collectors focusing on the Black & White series.