Forbidden Light (TCG)

Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light (Japanese: 禁断の光 Forbidden Light) is the name given to the sixth main expansion of cards from the Sun & Moon Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (the Sun & Moon Era in Japan). The set continues to feature Generation VII Pokémon, Pokémon-GX, and Prism Star cards in the card game.

← Ultra Prism
TCG expansions
Celestial Storm →
Forbidden Light
禁断の光
Cards in set English: 146
Japanese: 110
Set number English: 76
Japanese: 69
Release date English: May 4, 2018
Japanese: March 2, 2018
Theme Decks

Tropical Takedown ()
Twilight Rogue ()

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Blurb

Necrozma's Power Knows No Limits!

Taking the Pokémon world by surprise, Necrozma has absorbed a Legendary Pokémon and taken on a new form as Ultra Necrozma-GX! Other Pokémon gather to welcome this new light...or to resist it. Lucario-GX, Greninja-GX, Zygarde-GX, Yveltal-GX, Naganadel-GX, even Volcanion and the majestic Arceus must choose a side. Discover awesome Pokémon and mysterious treasures in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Forbidden Light expansion!

Information
Forbidden Light logo

Forbidden Light is the name given to the sixth main expansion of the Sun & Moon Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Forbidden Light, the sixth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sun & Moon Era. It is based on Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, featuring Generation VII Pokémon, the Kalos region, and Ultra Necrozma. The English expansion was released on May 4, 2018, while the Japanese expansion was released on March 2, 2018. Forbidden Light is composed of its Japanese equivalent as well as the Ultra Force subset.

Additional cards
No. Image Card name Type Promotion
2/131 Alolan Exeggutor [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Cracked Ice Holo Tropical Takedown Theme Deck exclusive
2a/131 Alolan Exeggutor [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Yellow A Alternate art Lost Thunder Three Pack Blisters exclusive
15/131 Fennekin [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Cosmos Holo "Forbidden Light" stamp Toys "R" Us exclusive
36/131 Magnezone [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Non Holo Forbidden Light Build & Battle Box, Lightning Loop and Battle Arena Deck—Rayquaza-GX exclusive
51/131 Malamar [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season League Challenge 1st Place promo
51/131 Malamar [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season League Challenge 2nd Place promo
51/131 Malamar [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season League Challenge 3rd Place promo
51/131 Malamar [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season League Challenge 4th Place promo
57/131 Cubone [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Sequin Holo General Mills Let's Go, Kanto! Mini Packs exclusive
72/131 Zygarde [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Cosmos Holo "Legendary Pokémon" stamp GameStop and EB Games exclusive* or Pokémon League promo*
76/131 Lycanroc [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Cracked Ice Holo Twilight Rogue Theme Deck exclusive
77/131 Buzzwole [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season 1 promo (May 2018)
80/131 Guzzlord [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season 2 promo (June 2018)
102/131 Beast Ring I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season 3 promo (July 2018)
102a/131 Beast Ring I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Yellow A Alternate art Unbroken Bonds Season League Cup promo
102a/131 Beast Ring I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Yellow A Alternate art Unbroken Bonds Season League Cup Staff promo
105/131 Diantha Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Forbidden Light Season Regional Championships promo
105/131 Diantha Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Forbidden Light Season Regional Championships Staff promo
108/131 Judge Su [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Professor Program promo
112a/131 Metal Frying Pan I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Yellow A Alternate artPokémon League Unbroken Bonds Season 1 promo (May 2019)
113/131 Mysterious Treasure I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season League Cup promo
113/131 Mysterious Treasure I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Pokémon League Forbidden Light Season League Cup Staff promo
113a/131 Mysterious Treasure I [[Image:Rarity_.png|]] Reverse Holo Yellow A Alternate art Pokémon League Unified Minds Season 2 promo (September 2019)
 


Set lists
Forbidden Light
No. Image Card name Type Rarity
1/131 Exeggcute Promotion
2/131 Alolan Exeggutor Promotion
3/131 Snover Promotion
4/131 Abomasnow Promotion
5/131 Scatterbug Promotion
6/131 Scatterbug Promotion
7/131 Spewpa Promotion
8/131 Vivillon Promotion
9/131 Skiddo Promotion
10/131 Gogoat Promotion
11/131 Pheromosa Promotion
12/131 Alolan Marowak Promotion
13/131 Heatran Promotion
14/131 Fennekin Promotion
15/131 Fennekin Promotion
16/131 Braixen Promotion
17/131 Delphox Promotion
18/131 Litleo Promotion
19/131 Pyroar Promotion
20/131 Palkia Promotion
21/131 Froakie Promotion
22/131 Froakie Promotion
23/131 Frogadier Promotion
24/131 Greninja Promotion
25/131 Clauncher Promotion
26/131 Clawitzer Promotion
27/131 Amaura Promotion
28/131 Aurorus Promotion
29/131 Bergmite Promotion
30/131 Avalugg Promotion
31/131 Volcanion Promotion
32/131 Dewpider Promotion
33/131 Araquanid Promotion
34/131 Magnemite Promotion
35/131 Magneton Promotion
36/131 Magnezone Promotion
37/131 Helioptile Promotion
38/131 Heliolisk Promotion
39/131 Xurkitree Promotion
40/131 Rotom Promotion
41/131 Uxie Promotion
42/131 Mesprit Promotion
43/131 Azelf Promotion
44/131 Espurr Promotion
45/131 Meowstic Promotion
46/131 Honedge Promotion
47/131 Honedge Promotion
48/131 Doublade Promotion
49/131 Aegislash Promotion
50/131 Inkay Promotion
51/131 Malamar Promotion
52/131 Skrelp Promotion
53/131 Dragalge Promotion
54/131 Hoopa Promotion
55/131 Poipole Promotion
56/131 Naganadel Promotion
57/131 Cubone Promotion
58/131 Torterra Promotion
59/131 Infernape Promotion
60/131 Gible Promotion
61/131 Gabite Promotion
62/131 Garchomp Promotion
63/131 Croagunk Promotion
64/131 Toxicroak Promotion
65/131 Pancham Promotion
66/131 Binacle Promotion
67/131 Barbaracle Promotion
68/131 Tyrunt Promotion
69/131 Tyrantrum Promotion
70/131 Hawlucha Promotion
71/131 Zygarde Promotion
72/131 Zygarde Promotion
73/131 Zygarde Promotion
74/131 Diancie Promotion
75/131 Rockruff Promotion
76/131 Lycanroc Promotion
77/131 Buzzwole Promotion
78/131 Pangoro Promotion
79/131 Yveltal Promotion
80/131 Guzzlord Promotion
81/131 Empoleon Promotion
82/131 Dialga Promotion
83/131 Flabébé Promotion
84/131 Flabébé Promotion
85/131 Floette Promotion
86/131 Florges Promotion
87/131 Sylveon Promotion
88/131 Dedenne Promotion
89/131 Klefki Promotion
90/131 Xerneas Promotion
91/131 Goomy Promotion
92/131 Goomy Promotion
93/131 Sliggoo Promotion
94/131 Goodra Promotion
95/131 Ultra Necrozma Promotion
96/131 Arceus Promotion
97/131 Bunnelby Promotion
98/131 Diggersby Promotion
99/131 Furfrou Promotion
100/131 Noibat Promotion
101/131 Noivern Promotion
102/131 Beast Ring I Promotion
103/131 Bonnie Su Promotion
104/131 Crasher Wake Su Promotion
105/131 Diantha Su Promotion
106/131 Eneporter I Promotion
107/131 Fossil Excavation Map I Promotion
108/131 Judge Su Promotion
109/131 Lady Su Promotion
110/131 Lysandre Su Promotion
111/131 Lysandre Labs St Promotion
112/131 Metal Frying Pan I Promotion
113/131 Mysterious Treasure I Promotion
114/131 Ultra Recon Squad Su Promotion
115/131 Ultra Space St Promotion
116/131 Unidentified Fossil I Promotion
117/131 Beast Energy E Promotion
118/131 Unit Energy E Promotion
119/131 Palkia Promotion
120/131 Greninja Promotion
121/131 Naganadel Promotion
122/131 Lucario Promotion
123/131 Zygarde Promotion
124/131 Yveltal Promotion
125/131 Dialga Promotion
126/131 Xerneas Promotion
127/131 Ultra Necrozma Promotion
128/131 Bonnie Su Promotion
129/131 Crasher Wake Su Promotion
130/131 Diantha Su Promotion
131/131 Ultra Recon Squad Su Promotion
132/131 Palkia Promotion
133/131 Greninja Promotion
134/131 Naganadel Promotion
135/131 Lucario Promotion
136/131 Zygarde Promotion
137/131 Yveltal Promotion
138/131 Dialga Promotion
139/131 Xerneas Promotion
140/131 Ultra Necrozma Promotion
141/131 Beast Ring I Promotion
142/131 Eneporter I Promotion
143/131 Energy Recycler I Promotion
144/131 Metal Frying Pan I Promotion
145/131 Mysterious Treasure I Promotion
146/131 Unit Energy E Promotion
 
Forbidden Light
No. Mark Card name Type Rarity
001/094 B Exeggcute Promotion
002/094 B Alolan Exeggutor Promotion
003/094 B Scatterbug Promotion
004/094 B Scatterbug Promotion
005/094 B Spewpa Promotion
006/094 B Vivillon Promotion
007/094 B Skiddo Promotion
008/094 B Gogoat Promotion
009/094 B Pheromosa Promotion
010/094 B Alolan Marowak Promotion
011/094 B Fennekin Promotion
012/094 B Fennekin Promotion
013/094 B Braixen Promotion
014/094 B Delphox Promotion
015/094 B Litleo Promotion
016/094 B Pyroar Promotion
017/094 B Froakie Promotion
018/094 B Froakie Promotion
019/094 B Frogadier Promotion
020/094 B Greninja Promotion
021/094 B Clauncher Promotion
022/094 B Clawitzer Promotion
023/094 B Amaura Promotion
024/094 B Aurorus Promotion
025/094 B Bergmite Promotion
026/094 B Avalugg Promotion
027/094 B Volcanion Promotion
028/094 B Helioptile Promotion
029/094 B Heliolisk Promotion
030/094 B Espurr Promotion
031/094 B Meowstic Promotion
032/094 B Honedge Promotion
033/094 B Honedge Promotion
034/094 B Doublade Promotion
035/094 B Aegislash Promotion
036/094 B Inkay Promotion
037/094 B Malamar Promotion
038/094 B Skrelp Promotion
039/094 B Dragalge Promotion
040/094 B Hoopa Promotion
041/094 B Cubone Promotion
042/094 B Pancham Promotion
043/094 B Binacle Promotion
044/094 B Barbaracle Promotion
045/094 B Tyrunt Promotion
046/094 B Tyrantrum Promotion
047/094 B Hawlucha Promotion
048/094 B Zygarde Promotion
049/094 B Zygarde Promotion
050/094 B Zygarde Promotion
051/094 B Diancie Promotion
052/094 B Rockruff Promotion
053/094 B Lycanroc Promotion
054/094 B Pangoro Promotion
055/094 B Yveltal Promotion
056/094 B Guzzlord Promotion
057/094 B Flabébé Promotion
058/094 B Flabébé Promotion
059/094 B Floette Promotion
060/094 B Florges Promotion
061/094 B Sylveon Promotion
062/094 B Dedenne Promotion
063/094 B Klefki Promotion
064/094 B Xerneas Promotion
065/094 B Goomy Promotion
066/094 B Goomy Promotion
067/094 B Sliggoo Promotion
068/094 B Goodra Promotion
069/094 B Ultra Necrozma Promotion
070/094 B Eevee Promotion
071/094 B Bunnelby Promotion
072/094 B Diggersby Promotion
073/094 B Furfrou Promotion
074/094 B Noibat Promotion
075/094 B Noivern Promotion
076/094 B Eneporter I Promotion
077/094 B Fossil Excavation Map I Promotion
078/094 B Unidentified Fossil I Promotion
079/094 A Ultra Ball I Promotion
080/094 A Rare Candy I Promotion
081/094 A Switch I Promotion
082/094 A Pokémon Catcher I Promotion
083/094 B Mysterious Treasure I Promotion
084/094 A Choice Band I Promotion
085/094 B Lady Su Promotion
086/094 B Diantha Su Promotion
087/094 B Judge Su Promotion
088/094 A Hau Su Promotion
089/094 B Lysandre Su Promotion
090/094 B Bonnie Su Promotion
091/094 A Lillie Su Promotion
092/094 B Lysandre Labs St Promotion
093/094 A Double Colorless Energy E Promotion
094/094 B Unit Energy E Promotion
095/094 B Greninja Promotion
096/094 B Zygarde Promotion
097/094 B Yveltal Promotion
098/094 B Xerneas Promotion
099/094 B Ultra Necrozma Promotion
100/094 B Lady Su Promotion
101/094 B Diantha Su Promotion
102/094 B Bonnie Su Promotion
103/094 B Greninja Promotion
104/094 B Zygarde Promotion
105/094 B Yveltal Promotion
106/094 B Xerneas Promotion
107/094 B Ultra Necrozma Promotion
108/094 B Eneporter I Promotion
109/094 B Mysterious Treasure I Promotion
110/094 B Unit Energy E Promotion
 

Japanese Forbidden Light pack
English Forbidden Light
booster box
Japanese Forbidden Light
booster box
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins
The Sneak-Peek Tins


Languages this set is released in

The Forbidden Light set is released in Japanese and Korean, both only available in unlimited edition. Since the Sun & Moon era, Japanese 1st edition cards are no longer printed. The Forbidden Light set is released in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, with cards also available as Reverse Holos.

In other languages
Language Title
French Lumière Interdite
German Grauen der Lichtfinsternis
Italian Apocalisse di Luce
Korean 금단의 빛 Forbidden Light
Brazilian Portuguese Luz Proibida
Spanish Luz Prohibida



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Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions and releases
Bold indicates a main expansion. Italics indicate a special set. Releases that are entirely composed of prints from other releases are small.
Sun & Moon Series
SM Black Star Promos
Sun & Moon: Forest Shadow • Roaring Heat • Bright Tide • Sun & Moon Prerelease Kit
Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Lycanroc & Alolan Raichu
Guardians Rising: Guardians Rising Prerelease Kit • Steel Sun • Hidden Moon
Lugia Legendary Battle Deck • Ho-Oh Legendary Battle Deck • Battle Arena Decks: Black Kyurem vs. White Kyurem
Burning Shadows: Burning Shadows Prerelease Kit • Rock Steady • Luminous Frost
McDonald's Collection 2017 • Shining Legends
Crimson Invasion: Crimson Invasion Prerelease Kit • Destruction Fang • Clanging Thunder
Ultra Prism: Ultra Prism Prerelease Kit • Imperial Command • Mach Strike
Forbidden Light: Forbidden Light Build & Battle Box • Tropical Takedown • Twilight Rogue
Sun & Moon Trainer Kit: Alolan Sandslash & Alolan Ninetales • McDonald's Collection 2018
Celestial Storm: Celestial Storm Build & Battle Box • Leaf Charge • Hydro Fury
Battle Arena Decks—Mega Charizard X vs. Mega Blastoise • Dragon Majesty
Lost Thunder: Lost Thunder Build & Battle Box • Blazing Volcano • Storm Caller
Team Up: Team Up Build & Battle Box • Relentless Flame • Torrential Cannon
Detective Pikachu
Unbroken Bonds: Unbroken Bonds Build & Battle Box • Lightning Loop • Battle Mind
Let's Play, Pikachu! • Let's Play, Eevee!
Unified Minds: Unified Minds Build & Battle Box • Soaring Storm • Laser Focus
Hidden Fates • McDonald's Collection 2019 • Battle Arena Decks—Rayquaza-GX vs. Ultra Necrozma-GX
Cosmic Eclipse: Cosmic Eclipse Build & Battle Box • Towering Heights • Unseen Depths
Sun & Moon Era
SM-P Promotional cards
Pikachu's New Friends
Collection Sun • Collection Moon: Sun & Moon Starter Set • Premium Trainer Box
Rockruff Full Power Deck • Togedemaru Deck • Turtonator Deck • Strength Expansion Pack Sun & Moon
Islands Await You • Alolan Moonlight: Tapu Bulu-GX Enhanced Starter Set
Facing a New Trial • The Best of XY • Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit
To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow • Darkness that Consumes Light
Shining Legends
Awakened Heroes • Ultradimensional Beasts
GX Battle Boost • Solgaleo-GX & Lunala-GX Legendary Starter Set
Ultra Sun • Ultra Moon: Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Premium Trainer Box
Ultra Force • Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Deck Build Boxes
Forbidden Light
Dragon Storm • Champion Road
Sky-Splitting Charisma
Thunderclap Spark • GX Starter Decks • Fairy Rise
Super-Burst Impact
Dark Order • GX Ultra Shiny • Eevee-GX Starter Sets
Tag Bolt: Tag Team GX Premium Trainer Box
Night Unison • Trainer Battle Decks • Full Metal Wall
Double Blaze: Tag Team GX Deck Build Box
Sun & Moon Family Pokémon Card Game • GG End • Sky Legend • Great Detective Pikachu
Miracle Twin: Tag Team GX Starter Sets
Remix Bout • Dream League
Alter Genesis
Tag All Stars • Extra Regulation Box
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