01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Quilladin)

HP 160

TypeGrass

RarityRare Holo

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 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	~$2.55 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$2.69 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Chesnaught — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #652).
Required for any complete Chesnaught master set across eras.
Collectors of the XY set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Chesnaught with 160 HP; top attack near 90 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Spiky Shield

If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Touchdown Cost: Grass + Grass + Colorless + Colorless · 90 damage

Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.

Weakness: Fire ×2
Retreat cost: 4

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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