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Combusken

Platinum 45/127 • uncommon

Set: Platinum
Number: 45/127
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2009
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.60
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

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What it's worth

$0.60market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.53 – $0.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a fire-type card, Combusken brings a focused offensive presence to any deck, representing the mid-stage evolution of a classic creature. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a reliable uncommon find, prized by collectors who appreciate the consistent growth and visual history of this iconic evolutionary line.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energy colorless energyFirebreathing20+

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

Cost: fire energy colorless energy colorless energyHigh Jump Kick60

Weaknesswater energy+20Retreatcolorless energy

Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Combusken card from the Platinum expansion was released in early 2009. This set marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it was the first to feature the Pokémon Platinum video game as its thematic basis. The set introduced the 'Pokémon SP' mechanic, which showcased Pokémon belonging to specific trainers, reflecting the narrative elements of the Sinnoh region's Team Galactic storyline.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is a staple of the franchise known for his clean, expressive style. In this entry, Saitou depicts Combusken in a dynamic pose that highlights its dual Fire and Fighting typing. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional mid-stage evolution in the Platinum-era meta, designed to facilitate the progression of Torchic into its final evolved form, Blaziken, while maintaining the set's focus on the fast-paced gameplay characteristic of that era.

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