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Golbat
Phantom Forces 32/119 • uncommon
- Set
- Phantom Forces
- Number
- 32/119
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2014
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.33
- Artist
- Kanako Eo
What it does
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Once it bites, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Golbat card, numbered 32/119, was released in the Phantom Forces expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in late 2014. This set was heavily themed around the introduction of the Fairy type and the Mega Evolution mechanic, drawing deep inspiration from the Pokémon X and Y video games. As an uncommon card, it serves as a utility piece designed to bridge the evolution line between Zubat and the much-favored Crobat, specifically leveraging the 'Sneaky Bite' ability to provide consistent chip damage upon being played.
The illustration is credited to artist Suwama Chiaki, whose work on the card captures Golbat in a dynamic, mid-flight posture consistent with the shadowy, spectral aesthetic of the Phantom Forces set. The design focuses on the creature's predatory nature, utilizing a stark psychic-purple palette that reflects the card's typing. Upon its release, players and collectors largely viewed the card as a functional staple for competitive decks of the era, valuing it more for its strategic utility in board state manipulation than for its rarity or aesthetic flourishes.
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