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Aegislash

Card 85/146

BW/XY-era 2014 XY Aegislash — modernized art and mechanics.

XYSet
2014Released
RareRarity
5ban GraphicsIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Doublade)
HP 140
TypeMetal
RarityRare
Illustrator5ban Graphics
WeaknessFire ×2
Retreat●●●
SetXY
Released2014

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo~$0.61 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$1.08 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Aegislash — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #681).
  • Required for any complete Aegislash master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the XY set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Aegislash with 140 HP; top attack near 120 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Stance Change

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch this Pokémon with an Aegislash in your hand. (Any cards attached to this Pokémon, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on the new Pokémon.)

Buster Swing Cost: Metal + Metal + Colorless + Colorless · 120 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat cost
3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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