Keeping up with every Pokemon card type in the Pokemon TCG can feel like a mammoth task. From to , there are a lot of cards for collectors to get to grips with. are popular among lore-driven collectors, thanks to their ties to the ever-popular , but their Light counterparts don’t get as much attention.
These heavenly cards are worth keeping an eye out for if you value beautiful Pokemon artwork, though. Originating in the Neo Destiny expansion set in the early 2000s, this card type popped up once as a singular promo card in the era of the game (Light Toxitricity SWSH137) and hasn’t been seen in expansion sets since. Light Pokemon cards are the opposite of Dark Pokemon cards, considered in the lore to be ‘good’ Pokemon that have been raised well by their Trainers.
They often have higher HP pools than their standard counterparts and a more support-oriented move set. Interestingly, Stage 1 and Stage 2 Light Pokemon do not need to evolve from Light Pokemon. As shown in the images above, Light Lanturn can evolve from a regular Chinchou.
They’re still excluded from the rule of 4, meaning that you could theoretically have 4 Azumarill cards and 4 Light Azumarill. How to tell if you have a Light Pokemon card Identifying niche Pokemon card types can take a little time and practice, but there are a few key ways to spot Light Pokemon cards out in the wild. Follow these steps to identify your card: If you’re still unsure exactly what you’re dealing with, type the card informa.
