01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Combusken)

HP 130

TypeFire

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorHajime Kusajima

WeaknessWater +30

Retreat●

SetPlatinum

Released2009

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 Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. 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

Holo	~$21 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$20 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Blaziken — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #257).
Required for any complete Blaziken master set across eras.
Collectors of the Platinum set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Blaziken with 130 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Fire Breath

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Burned. This power can't be used if Blaziken is affected by a Special Condition.

Clutch Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 40 damage

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Fire Spin Cost: Fire + Fire + Colorless · 100 damage

Discard 2 Energy attached to Blaziken.

Weakness: Water +30
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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