Counterattack
Ability
If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if it is Knocked Out), put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Rebel Clash / #80/192
Sigilyph
Printed language: English · Pokémon
- Set (printed edition)
- Rebel Clash
- Rarity (source)
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- Source reference
- swsh2-80
CARDEX BACKGROUND
The Pokémon’s story
Sigilyph flies over the desert along a route that seems unchanging. Traditions present it as the protector of an ancient city, able to repel invaders with psychic powers; others call it that city’s messenger. Excavations beneath its route have revealed remains consistent with this story, without resolving all its mysteries. Its silent flight thus preserves a possible trace of a vanished place, between inherited memory and archaeological discovery.
Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.A detail worth noticing
Pokémon Shield reports the discovery of ruins beneath the desert that Sigilyph crosses. Pokémon Sword distinguishes two traditions: guardian of the ancient city or its messenger. The ruins support the place’s existence without settling the Pokémon’s exact role.
Sources for this background
Card details
- HP
- 110
- Type (source)
- Psychic
- Stage (source)
- Basic
- Pokédex number
- 561
- Regulation mark
- D
- Retreat cost
- 1 Energy
- Weakness (source)
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance (source)
- Fighting -30
Printed card text — English
Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.
Description from the source
Psychic power allows these Pokémon to fly. Some say they were the guardians of an ancient city. Others say they were the guardians' emissaries.Abilities
Attacks
Psychic Assault
Cost: Psychic · Colorless
Damage: 30+
This attack does 10 more damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.Documented variants
Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.
- Normal
- Reverse
- normal · standard
- reverse · standard
Price history
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