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Sigilyph

White Flare / #038/86

Sigilyph

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
White Flare
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Krgc
Source reference
sv10.5w-038

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.

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Card details

HP
120
Type (source)
Psychic
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
561
Regulation mark
I
Retreat cost
1 Energy

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

Reflect

Cost: Colorless

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 40 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Telekinesis

Cost: Psychic · Colorless · Colorless

This attack does 70 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard
  • reverse · pokeball · standard
  • reverse · masterball · standard

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