Pitch Black / #004/84

Lurantis ex

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Pitch Black
Rarity (source): Double rare
Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
Source reference: me05-004

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Lurantis resembles a flower, but it also maintains the appearance of a Bug-type Pokémon for protection. The petals on its arms are thin blades capable of cutting through a tough obstacle. They absorb light and can send it back as a beam. In battle, its movements resemble a dance, earning it a reputation for great beauty. The Pokédex thus combines elegance, camouflage and plant-based weapons.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Ultra Sun notes that Lurantis imitates a Bug-type Pokémon to defend itself. Pokémon Shield describes petals capable of storing and then reflecting light. Its floral silhouette therefore conceals both visual deception and a ranged attack.

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Card details

HP: 260
Type (source): Grass
Stage (source): Stage1
Evolves from (printed name): Fomantis
Pokédex number: 754
Regulation mark: J
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Fire ×2

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.

Attacks

Lively Cutter

Cost: Grass

Damage: 60+

If this Pokémon was healed during this turn, this attack does 200 more damage.

Leaf Guard

Cost: Grass · Colorless

Damage: 140

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 50 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Holographic
holo · standard

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