The next arrival is the fierce and formidable Lycanroc, in its powerful Midnight Form. This is a Lycanroc ex from the early Scarlet & Violet era set Triplet Beat. As a Pokémon ex, it boasts incredible HP and attacks, all captured in a stunning full-art holographic style that makes the card burst with energy.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Lycanroc ex (Midnight Form) (ルガルガンex)
- Set: Triplet Beat (sv1a)
- Year: 2023
- Card Number: 050-073
- Rarity/Edition: Double Rare (Pokémon ex)
- Artist: kawayoo
- National Pokédex No.: 745
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fighting
- HP: 260
- Evolves From: Rockruff
- Attack 1:
- Japanese: いわおとし
- Romaji: Iwa Otoshi
- English: Rock Throw
- Cost: [Fighting]
- Damage: 40
- Attack 2:
- Japanese: スケアリーファング
- Romaji: Sukearī Fangu
- English: Scary Fang
- Cost: [Fighting][Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 140
- Effect: During your opponent’s next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack, place 10 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
- Weakness: Grass x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless]
- Rule Box: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
- Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 強敵と 向き合うほど 血が 騒ぎ 高ぶる。 返り討ちに あうことも いとわず 突撃する。
- Romaji: Kyōteki to mukiau hodo chi ga sawagi takaburu. Kaeriuchi ni au koto mo itowazu totsugeki suru.
- English: The more intimidating the opponent it faces, the more this Pokémon’s blood boils. It will attack with no regard for its own safety.
Collector’s Notes
This Lycanroc ex is a Double Rare from the Japanese set Triplet Beat (sv1a), one of the first special sets released during the Scarlet & Violet TCG era. The “ex” mechanic is a cornerstone of this era, granting impressive stats and abilities at the cost of giving up two prize cards when defeated.
The artwork by kawayoo is exceptionally dynamic. It depicts the ferocious Midnight Form of Lycanroc lunging forward, claws extended, with explosive energy shattering the background. The full-art style, combined with the textured holographic finish, makes this a highly desirable card and a visual standout. The aggressive nature of the art is a perfect match for the Pokémon’s “Scary Fang” attack, which punishes opponents for daring to strike it.
As a pure Rock-type in the video games, Lycanroc is a premier Geological Pokémon. Its untamed, wolf-like nature represents the wild and dangerous aspects of mountainous, rocky terrains. As is standard in the TCG, its Rock typing is represented by the Fighting type. This card is a brilliant example of a modern, high-impact addition to the museum’s collection.
