Braixen, XY Black Star Promos XY161/211, promo

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Braixen

XY Black Star Promos XY161/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY161/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $1.10
Artist: kirisAki

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What it's worth

$1.10market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.76 – $1.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the XY Black Star Promos set, this Braixen card highlights the transition of the popular Fennekin evolutionary line into the core of the XY generation. Collectors often prize these promotional releases for their unique availability through specific retail products, which often makes them more distinct than standard set-list cards.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energyDestructive Flame20

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyCrackling Ribbon30

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Braixen XY161 card was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set. These promotional cards were distributed through various retail channels, including blister packs and specialized collections, to coincide with the broader XY expansion era. The design features the character Braixen in its standard fire-type form, utilizing artwork that reflects the aesthetic standards established by The Pokémon Company during this generation of the trading card game.

The illustration was handled by a staff artist from the Creatures Inc. design team, emphasizing the character's signature flame-wielding posture. As a promo card, it was intended to serve as a collectible incentive for fans engaging with the XY-series merchandise. Its reception was consistent with the wider hobbyist market at the time, where such cards were viewed as accessible yet distinct additions for players and collectors completing the XY-era sets.

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