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Volcanion-EX
XY Black Star Promos XY173/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY173/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $3.66
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy card from your hand. If you do, during this turn, your Basic Fire Pokémon's attacks do 30 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Volcanion-EX (XY173) was released as part of the XY Black Star Promos series in 2016. This card served as a promotional tie-in to the Pokémon TCG's Steam Siege expansion, which focused heavily on the introduction of Volcanion, a dual Fire and Water-type Mythical Pokémon. The release was designed to provide players with a powerful card featuring the 'Steam Artillery' ability, offering a strategic boost to Fire-type decks during the competitive era of the XY block.
The card features artwork by Eske Yoshinob, a prolific illustrator known for a dynamic, high-contrast aesthetic in the Pokémon TCG. Yoshinob’s portrayal of Volcanion emphasizes its signature mechanical appendages and volcanic power, utilizing a bold color palette intended to capture the creature's formidable presence. The card was well-received by competitive players for its utility in the 'Volcanion-EX' archetype, which became a dominant force in the format during its period of legal play.
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