
Golbat is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Plasma Storm set in the Black & White series. It is a Psychic type with 80 HP. The card features artwork by Kyoko…
Golbat is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Plasma Storm set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 54/135 and is classified as Uncommon. The Plasma Storm set was released on February 6, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “Flitting around in the dead of night, it sinks its fangs into its prey and drains a nearly fatal amount of blood.”.
Card name: Golbat
Card number: 54/135
Set: Plasma Storm
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 80
Artist: Kyoko Umemoto
Release date: February 6, 2013
National Pokédex number: 42
Golbat is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Storm set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Golbat was illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Golbat is about $3.76. Recent listings range from roughly $0.60 (low) to
For context, the Plasma Storm set has a median card value near $3.01 and an average near 6.81, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -57% over the last 7 days and -57% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Storm set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Golbat is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
As an Uncommon card, Golbat sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Golbat appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 60 (around $54.14), Delta Species 43 (around 3.83) and Deoxys 31 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Golbat pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Plasma Storm set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Storm set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.76; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Golbat is from the Plasma Storm set (Black & White series), numbered 54/135 with the Uncommon rarity.
Golbat is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $3.76, within a recent range of roughly $0.60 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As an Uncommon card, Golbat sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Plasma Storm set was released on February 6, 2013.
Yes. Golbat appears on 25 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.