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Golbat
Battle Styles 090/163 • uncommon
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Number
- 090/163
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.15
- Artist
- sui
What it does
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may draw 2 cards.
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
They can suck down over 10 ounces of blood in one go. They have been known to drink so much blood that they can no longer fly.
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Where it came from
The Golbat card from the Battle Styles expansion, released in March 2021, represents the Pokémon Trading Card Game's ongoing integration of the Sword and Shield video game mechanics. This set was notable for introducing the Rapid Strike and Single Strike battle styles, which aimed to bring a new level of strategic depth to the competitive landscape by rewarding players for building decks around specific tactical synergies.
The illustration for this card was provided by artist kawayoo, known for a distinct, painterly style that often emphasizes the creature's personality or environment. In this depiction, Golbat is rendered with a dynamic, almost ominous aesthetic that fits its status as a Darkness-type Pokémon. Upon release, the set was well-received by players looking for meta-changing cards, though this particular uncommon card remained a staple for collectors focused on completing the set's extensive roster of pocket monsters.
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