Golbat

Golbat

Selected Masterpiece • 34/62
Market Price $2.49
Fossil Base 1999
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Golbat card captures a moment of this Pokémon in flight, its wings spread wide against a dimly lit backdrop. The scene conveys a sense of stealth and agility, as Golbat navigates its environment with keen focus. Its expression hints at both determination and mischief, embodying the dual nature of a creature that thrives in the shadows. This snapshot invites viewers to imagine the quiet intensity of the night, where Golbat is in its element.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Wing Attack

30

Leech Life

20

Remove a number of damage counters from Golbat equal to the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If Golbat has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30