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Voltorb
#35/85 in Rocket Gang Strikes Back, Common, 40 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Sachiko Adachi.
- Card number
- #35/85
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 40 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- October 15, 2004
- Illustrator
- Sachiko Adachi
- Original name
- ビリリダマ
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Collector Notes
Voltorb
Voltorb appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. Voltorb is a common rarity and 40 HP. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Sachiko Adachi.
Collector Insights
Voltorb is a Pokémon card featuring two distinct attacks. Designed by Sachiko Adachi, it belongs to the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. The card has 40 HP and is classified as a Common rarity. Its first attack, Psycho Waves, costs one Colorless Energy and discards an attached Energy card, causing the Defending Pokémon to become Confused. The second attack, Thunder Wave, also costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage while flipping a coin to potentially Paralyze the Defending Pokémon. Voltorb’s abilities focus on disrupting opponents through status effects rather than direct damage. The card’s design emphasizes strategic play by leveraging Energy manipulation and conditional penalties. These mechanics align with the set’s thematic focus on competitive tactics and resource management.
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