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Pignite

Black & White 18/114 • uncommon

Set: Black & White
Number: 18/114
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2011
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.82
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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$0.82market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.80 – $0.86 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon fire-type card from the Black & White set, Pignite serves as a vital bridge in evolution chains for deck builders. Its inclusion in this early generation series highlights its role in establishing the foundational mechanics of its era.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyRollout20

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energyFlamethrower70

Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

When its internal fire flares up, its movements grow sharper and faster. When in trouble, it emits smoke.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Pignite 18/114 was released as part of the initial Black & White expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2011. This set marked a significant transition in the game's history, introducing the fifth generation of Pokémon from the Unova region. The design reflects the updated aesthetic of the Black & White era, moving away from the previous HeartGold & SoulSilver style to accommodate the new visual language established by the video games of the same name.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Ken Sugimori, who has been the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s goal for the Unova creatures was to provide a distinct, more modern silhouette compared to earlier generations. Pignite, as the middle evolution of the starter Tepig, was designed to convey a transition from the agile, smaller Tepig to the more formidable Emboar, emphasizing its fire-type capabilities through its stout build and flame-accented appearance.

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