#35 Voltorb - Rocket Gang Strikes Back (rocket-gang-strikes-back)
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.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Common
Artist
Sachiko Adachi
Release Date
10/15/2004
Rocket Gang Strikes Back
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