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Blaziken
Dark Explorers 17/108 • holo-rare
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 17/108
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $21.06
- Artist
- TOKIYA
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch it foes.
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Where it came from
Released in May 2012 as part of the Dark Explorers expansion, this Blaziken card features artwork by the veteran illustrator Midori Harada. The set drew heavily from the Black & White series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, focusing on the dark-type aesthetic and featuring a variety of powerful evolutions. Harada, known for a signature style that often emphasizes motion and vibrant energy, captured the aggressive stance of this iconic Fire-type Pokémon.
The card was received by the player base as a mid-tier collector’s item that bolstered fire-themed deck strategies of the era. It showcased the Holo Rare rarity typical of the set, distinguished by a distinct foil treatment on the card face. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was notable for its 'Fire Blast' attack, which remained a thematic staple for the character since its introduction in the third generation of the Pokémon franchise.
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