Hypnotoxic Laser Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hypnotoxic Laser is an uncommon card from the Plasma Storm set, numbered 123. Its design reflects the dynamic energy of the set, making it a notable piece for collectors. Though it lacks an ability or attack, its presence adds depth to the Plasma Storm lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: bw8-123
• Stage: Item, Team Plasma
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Rules: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is also Asleep. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

Hypnotoxic Laser appears exclusively in the Plasma Storm set, identified by the set code bw8 and card number 123. It is printed as an uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of Hypnotoxic Laser. Its unique identifiers include the set code bw8, card number 123, and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card’s subtype is Item, Team Plasma, which helps distinguish it within the set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect allows poisoning and potentially putting the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep, adding strategic value in casual or themed play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and card condition, store Hypnotoxic Laser in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its appeal to collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): Hypnotoxic Laser debuts as a tactical Item card supporting Team Plasma strategies, notable for its dual status effect capability and zero retreat cost. No further printings or variants are known beyond this set.