Litwick - Black & White—Boundaries Crossed (Common) [48/149] ERROR

Name: Litwick - Black & White—Boundaries Crossed (Common) [48/149] ERROR
Brand: Momofthecircus
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Pokemon TCG Litwick card from the Black & White: Boundaries Crossed set, 48/149, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Common (2/10)

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QUICK FACTS

DESCRIPTION

This appears to be a Pokémon Trading Card featuring Litwick, specifically card number 48/149 from the Black & White—Boundaries Crossed set. The card is a Basic Pokémon, Psychic type, with 50 HP. Its ability is 'Slightly Simmer,' which allows the player to search their deck for up to 2 cards and discard them, then shuffle their deck. The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreEdo period to modern

Litwick's design, a sentient candle that guides people and absorbs their life force, is reminiscent of 'hitodama' (human souls or ghost lights) and 'rokurokubi' (long-necked yokai that can absorb life energy) from Japanese myth.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•In the Pokémon universe, Litwick and its evolutionary line are often found in old, abandoned places like towers or mansions, playing into the trope of mysterious, unsettling, yet sometimes helpful spirits found in many cultural narratives around the world.

Meaning Through Time

Generation V (2010s)

Litwick was introduced as part of the new wave of Ghost-type Pokémon, expanding the lore around these spectral creatures beyond the traditional spooky representations, often giving them more nuanced or even melancholic qualities.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon TCG Black & White—Boundaries Crossed expansion was released in November 2012. Litwick, a Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon, was introduced in Generation V (Black and White games). This set is notable for introducing several powerful Pokémon-EX cards and making significant changes to the card ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Litwick, along with its evolutions Lampent and Chandelure, are inspired by haunted household objects from traditional Japanese folklore, specifically a candle (Litwick), a lamp (Lampent), and a chandelier (Chandelure).

Ken Sugimori is a co-founder and art director for the Pokémon franchise. He is responsible for the design of many of the original 151 Pokémon and frequently illustrates cards in the Pokémon TCG.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card exhibits a smooth, glossy finish typical of Pokémon trading cards. Print quality appears standard for the era, with solid color saturation.

Weight & Feel

Like all standard Pokémon trading cards, this item has a very light, almost negligible weight due to its thin cardstock construction.

Condition

Based on the image, the card appears to be in played to lightly played condition. There are visible signs of wear along the edges, particularly the corners, and potentially some surface scratching or minor creasing, though this is difficult to ascertain perfectly without closer inspection. The overall centering seems reasonable.

RARITY ANALYSIS

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

EXPERT ANALYSIS

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

I have high confidence in the specific identification of the card (Pokémon, Litwick, Boundaries Crossed, Common rarity) and its general characteristics based on the visible elements, including card design, artist credit, and common rarity symbol. The primary uncertainty lies in a precise condition assessment due to image resolution and lighting.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Card name 'Litwick' and 'Basic' classification at the top left.
2HP 50 and Psychic type symbol visible at top right.
3Set number '48/114' [OCR ERROR - actual is 48/149] and Common rarity circle at bottom right.
4Ability text 'Slightly Simmer' and weakness/resistance information.
5Artist credit 'Illus. Ken Sugimori' and copyright details at the bottom.

UNCERTAINTIES

•The OCR has incorrectly read the set number as '48/114'. Visual inspection confirms the set symbol is that of Black & White—Boundaries Crossed, which has 149 cards, making the correct set number for this Common Litwick 48/149. This is a minor OCR discrepancy, not an issue with the card itself.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→A clear, well-lit photograph of the back of the card to assess edge wear, corner condition, and centering on the reverse side.
→Close-up images under angled light to detect any surface scratching, print lines, or subtle creasing.
→A macro shot of the card's texture and print details to confirm authenticity and print quality.

ESTIMATED VALUE

Up to $1

Updated: Feb 27, 2026

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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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