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Torchic
Dark Explorers 14/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 14/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.39
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.
A fire burns inside, so it feels very warm to hug. It launches fireballs of 1,800 degrees F.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Torchic card (14/108) was released in 2012 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion known as Dark Explorers. This set was notable for its emphasis on Dark-type Pokémon and the introduction of powerful Pokémon-EX cards, which shifted the competitive landscape of the game at the time. It serves as a classic example of the common-rarity base cards that provide the necessary foundation for deck-building within a specific set expansion.
The illustration for this card was created by Kouki Saitou, a prolific artist who has contributed a vast number of designs to the Pokémon TCG since the early 2000s. Saitou’s style is characterized by clean lines and vibrant, often dynamic poses that emphasize the personality of the creature. In this iteration, Torchic is depicted in a straightforward, static pose consistent with the visual standards for basic, common-rarity starter Pokémon, intended to be easily recognizable and accessible to collectors and players alike.
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