Lanturn Collector’s Guide: HS Unleashed #18

Character Intro

Lanturn from the HS Unleashed set is a Rare Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon, card number 18, with 90 HP. Its standout attack, Reflect Energy, enables flexible resource management by moving an Energy card to your Bench while still dealing damage. The artwork showcases Lanturn’s electric and water-themed traits.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Chinchou)
• Attacks:
• Confuse Ray: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Confused (20 damage).
• Reflect Energy: Move an Energy card attached to Lanturn to one of your Benched Pokémon (60 damage).
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “The light it emits is so bright that it can illuminate the sea’s surface from a depth of over three miles.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Image:
  

  

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the HS Unleashed set printing of Lanturn, card number 18. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by sui. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Lanturn card. It can be identified by its set code “hgss2” and card number 18. The card’s unique attacks and illustrator signature also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a sleeve and rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve color and surface quality.
• Handle by the edges to prevent surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: This set features Lanturn as a Rare Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with a focus on energy manipulation and status effects. The card’s attacks provide both offensive damage and strategic energy movement, reflecting the set’s dynamic gameplay style.

Lanturn Collector’s Guide: HS Unleashed #86

Character Intro

Lanturn from HS Unleashed is a Rare Prime with 110 HP. Underwater Dive adds strategic flexibility, while Powerful Spark provides scalable offense. Its blend of durability and power makes it a standout Prime from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1, Prime
• Evolves From: Chinchou
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Underwater Dive (temporarily changes type to Water)
• Attack: Powerful Spark (40+ damage, increases with Energy attached to all your Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from HS Unleashed (set code “hgss2”), card number 86. Classified as a Rare Prime, it’s a notable target for collectors focused on HeartGold & SoulSilver expansions.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. It’s identifiable by its Stage 1 Prime designation and Hideaki Hakozaki artwork. Market reference query: “Lanturn HS Unleashed 86.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

Use sleeves and store away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Prime rarity, a top-loader or hard case is recommended for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: Features Lanturn as a Rare Prime with a unique Poké-Power and a powerful attack that scales with Energy attachments, highlighting strategic gameplay elements from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era.