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Escavalier

Dark Explorers 74/108 • rare

Set: Dark Explorers
Number: 74/108
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2012
Energy type: metal energy
Market price: $0.75
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

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Market

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$0.75market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.39 – $0.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Escavalier first appeared as a rare card in the 2012 Dark Explorers set, marking one of the earlier appearances of this unique Bug and Steel-type Pokémon in the trading card game. Collectors prize this card for its distinct artwork and its representation of the evolution mechanic introduced in the Unova region, which requires trading a Karrablast for a Shelmet to achieve its final form.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPStage 1

Cost: metal energyJoust30

Before doing damage, discard a Pokémon Tool card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Cost: metal energy metal energy colorless energyCavalry Lance70

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.

Weaknessfire energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Escavalier made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Dark Explorers expansion, released internationally in May 2012. This set was designed to integrate the powerful dark-type themes of the Black & White era, drawing inspiration from the Unova region games. The card features Escavalier, a dual-type Bug and Steel Pokémon known for its chivalrous nature, appearing as a rare-tier metal-type card that reflects its armored, knight-like aesthetic.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for their consistent and dynamic digital renderings throughout the Black & White series. The design emphasizes the creature's lance-like appendages and heavy plating, aiming to capture the imposing and defensive stature of the Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if niche, addition to metal-based decks, appreciated more by collectors for its polished aesthetic than for high-level competitive play.

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