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Archen

Card 53/101

BW/XY-era 2013 Plasma Blast Archen — modernized art and mechanics.

Plasma BlastSet
2013Released
UncommonRarity
MizueIllustrator

01Card Stats

Restored (evolves from Plume Fossil)
HP 70
TypeFighting
RarityUncommon
IllustratorMizue
WeaknessGrass ×2
Retreat
SetPlasma Blast
Released2013

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
Uncommon
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~$0.88 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$0.90 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

  • Archen — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #566).
  • Required for any complete Archen master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Plasma Blast set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Restored Archen with 70 HP; top attack around 20 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Prehistoric Call

Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is in your discard pile, you may put this Pokémon on the bottom of your deck.

Wing Attack Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 20 damage

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
1

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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