01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Fletchinder)

HP 140

TypeFire

RarityRare

Illustratorkawayoo

WeaknessLightning ×2

Retreat●

SetDarkness Ablaze

Released2020

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	~$0.12 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$0.36 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Talonflame — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #663).
Required for any complete Talonflame master set across eras.
Collectors of the Darkness Ablaze set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

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

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Scorching Feathers

If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Burned.

Mach Flight Cost: Fire + Colorless + Colorless · 120 damage

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.

Weakness: Lightning ×2
Resistance: Fighting -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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