Flaaffy, HeartGold & SoulSilver 42/123, uncommon

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Flaaffy

HeartGold & SoulSilver 42/123 • uncommon

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: 42/123
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2010
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $1.19
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

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Market

What it's worth

$1.19market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.93 – $1.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This electric-type Flaaffy card serves as a notable entry within its specific set, representing a distinct point in the evolution of the card game. As an uncommon card, it holds a balanced place in a collection, offering a focused look at how this character was rendered during its inclusion in this series.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: lightning energyThunder Spear

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Cost: lightning energy colorless energy colorless energyThundershock40

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-20Retreatcolorless energy

As a result of storing too much electricity, it developed patches where even downy wool won't grow.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, this card represents the second stage of the evolutionary line featuring the wool-based electric Pokémon, Mareep. The set was designed to commemorate the release of the Nintendo DS remakes of the classic Pokémon Gold and Silver games, bringing the Johto region back to the forefront of the trading card game ecosystem.

The artwork was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, who has been a long-standing designer for the franchise since its inception. Her approach for this card emphasizes the tactile, gentle nature of the Pokémon, utilizing soft lines and a calm color palette that aligns with the aesthetic of the HeartGold and SoulSilver series. The card was well-received by players for its practical role in deck acceleration, particularly its Ability to support electric-type energy attachment.

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About

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