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Combusken

Dragon 25/97 • uncommon

Set: Dragon
Number: 25/97
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2003
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $1.33
Artist: Atsuko Nishida

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What it's worth

$1.33market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.21 – $1.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a fire-type card from the Dragon set, this Combusken represents a distinct moment in the evolution of the game’s card library. Collectors prize this uncommon piece for its specific placement within the series, serving as a foundational bridge in the development of its evolutionary line.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyQuick Attack10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.

Cost: fire energy colorless energy colorless energyCombustion40

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Combusken 25/97 was released in the Dragon expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2003. This set marked a significant transitional period for the game, as it was the first expansion released after Nintendo and The Pokémon Company took over management from Wizards of the Coast. The Dragon set is notable for introducing the Pokémon-ex mechanic, which emphasized higher hit points and more powerful attacks, shifting the strategic landscape of competitive play.

The artwork for this card was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, a prolific artist in the TCG franchise known for a clean, digital aesthetic. Kimura’s design for Combusken captures the Fighting and Fire-type Pokémon mid-motion, emphasizing its energetic and combat-oriented nature. As an uncommon card, it served as a reliable evolution stage for players looking to transition their Torchic into the powerful Blaziken, which was a centerpiece of the competitive meta at the time of the set's debut.

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