Litwick (48/114) Basic Pokémon Card

Name: Litwick (48/114) Basic Pokémon Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: InStock

A close-up of a Litwick Basic Pokémon card (48/114) from the Black & White series on a wooden surface.

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DESCRIPTION

A 'Basic' Pokémon trading card depicting Litwick, the Candle Pokémon, with a purple-themed background. The card is from the Black & White series, specifically the Noble Victories expansion, as indicated by the set number 48/114. It features 50 HP, a Psychic-type weakness (x2), a Fighting-type resistance (-20), and a retreat cost of 1. The card's ability is 'Slightly Simmer'. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Folklore/MythologyEdo period to modern day

Litwick, like many Ghost-type Pokémon, draws inspiration from Japanese yokai (supernatural beings) or classic ghost stories, often featuring mischievous or eerie spirits tied to inanimate objects or locations.

Victorian Era Gothic Literature19th century

The concept of sentient, often melancholic or malevolent, objects like candles or dolls that interact with the living is a common trope in gothic horror literature.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) was first released in Japan in 1996 and internationally in 1998, based on the popular Pokémon video game franchise. Litwick was introduced in the fifth generation of the Pokémon games (Black and White versions), released in 2010 in Japan and 2011 ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Litwick is a Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon in the video games and is known for luring people into the Ghost World by pretending to be a guide.

Ken Sugimori is a renowned Japanese video game designer, director, and artist, most famously known as the character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

Smooth, glossy cardstock with a printed, laminated surface. The card shows typical wear consistent with handling but no severe creasing or tears are visible.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight, typical for a standard playing card or trading card.

Condition

The card appears to be in good to very good condition, with minor edge wear visible on some corners. No major creasing, tears, or significant surface abrasions are apparent. The card has a clean surface with good color saturation.