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Pignite
Ascended Heroes 030/217 • uncommon
- Set
- Ascended Heroes
- Number
- 030/217
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2026
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Artist
- Aliya Chen
What it does
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
The more it eats, the more fuel it has to make the fire in its stomach stronger. This fills it with even more power.
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Where it came from
Pignite debuted as part of the expansion known as Black & White—Emerging Powers, released internationally in 2011 to bridge the gap between the initial Black & White base set and subsequent expansions. The card features the Fire-type evolution of Tepig, one of the three starter Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation of the franchise. It was designed to reflect the transition of the Pokémon as it grows into its more robust Emboar evolution, maintaining the high-energy, vibrant aesthetic associated with the Unova region's art direction.
The illustration is characteristic of the mid-Black & White era, favoring bold outlines and dynamic, action-oriented poses that capture the Pokémon in its natural environment. As an uncommon card, it serves a functional role in gameplay, often utilized in decks focusing on Fire-type acceleration. While the card is not a chase piece for high-end collectors, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for those who began their journey during the introduction of the Generation V Pokémon.
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