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Joltik

Phantom Forces 26/119 • common

Set: Phantom Forces
Number: 26/119
Rarity: Common
Released: 2014
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.61
Artist: TOKIYA

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$0.61market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.44 – $0.70 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Although Joltik is a common card from the Phantom Forces set, it remains a favorite among players for its role in the competitive "Night March" deck archetype. By synergizing with other cards that share the same attack mechanic, this tiny Electric-type Pokémon became an unexpectedly formidable powerhouse in the game's history.

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Card face

What it does

30 HPBasic

Cost: lightning energyGnaw10

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyNight March20×

This attack does 20 damage times the number of Pokémon in your discard pile that have the Night March attack.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

Since it can't generate its own electricity, it sticks onto large-bodied Pokémon and absorbs static electricity.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Joltik first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the XY: Phantom Forces expansion, released in late 2014. This set drew heavily from the atmosphere of the Kalos region, specifically focusing on the spooky, ghost-themed elements of the games. As a common card, Joltik was intended to bolster the low-cost, quick-attacking options available to players during a meta that was increasingly dominated by powerful EX cards.

The card features artwork by illustrator match, who is known for a clean, vibrant aesthetic that emphasizes the unique proportions of Pokémon. In this piece, the artist captures Joltik’s diminutive size and parasitic nature, positioning the tiny electric bug against a simple, focused backdrop. While the card is a humble common, it became a notable utility piece in competitive decks due to its ability to facilitate specific damage-spreading strategies that were highly effective at the time.

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