Rotom 40/131
Pokemon card from Forbidden Light · released May 4, 2018
Rotom is a Rare Psychic-type Basic Pokemon card, number 40/131 in Forbidden Light (released May 4, 2018), illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.68 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$0.68.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.57 | ~$0.18 | ~$0.54 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$0.68 | ~$0.25 | ~$0.71 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Forbidden Light products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4]~$170.00Buy on CardNexusSearch eBayBuy on TCGplayer Forbidden Light Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus
Card details
| Set | Forbidden Light |
| Number | 40/131 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Psychic |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Naoyo Kimura |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number40/131Card 40 of the 131 in the main Forbidden Light list.
- Set symbol
The small Forbidden Light symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Naoyo Kimura” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Roto MotorIf you have 9 or more Pokémon Tool cards in your discard pile, ignore all Energy in the attack cost of each of this Pokémon’s attacks.
Plasma Slice120This Pokémon can’t attack during your next turn.
Weakness: Darkness ×2 · Resistance: Fighting -20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Rotom printings
More Forbidden Light cards
All Rotom cards · Forbidden Light price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.