Combusken, Crystal Guardians 16/100, rare

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Combusken

Crystal Guardians 16/100 • rare

Set: Crystal Guardians
Number: 16/100
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2006
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $1.36
Artist: Suwama Chiaki

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What it's worth

$1.36market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.99 – $1.36 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Fighting-type Rare from the 2006 Crystal Guardians set, this Combusken card captures a distinctive era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game where the Hoenn region’s starters were frequently featured. Its inclusion in this specific set is appreciated by collectors for its classic artwork and its role in mid-2000s competitive play, reflecting the broader appeal of the Generation III Pokémon era.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fighting energyFocus Energy

During your next turn, Combusken's High Jump Kick attack's base damage is 70.

Cost: fighting energy colorless energyHigh Jump Kick30

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Combusken card from the Crystal Guardians expansion was released in 2006 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game EX series. This set focused on the theme of Delta Species Pokémon, which were reimagined with different elemental types than their original counterparts due to experimental magnetic waves in the game's lore. This specific card represents a departure from the Fire-type typical of the Torchic evolutionary line, reclassifying Combusken as a Fighting-type to fit the aesthetic and mechanical requirements of the set.

The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist in the Pokémon franchise known for his work on the original Base Set. Arita’s style for the Crystal Guardians set emphasized dynamic poses and atmospheric backgrounds, aiming to highlight the unique elemental shifts of the Delta Species. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical utility in competitive play during the 2006 tournament season, particularly for its ability to synergize with Fighting-type support cards.

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