Identify this Pokémon TCG card as card number 17 from the 2012 Dark Explorers expansion, featuring the powerful Stage 2 Fire-type Blaziken in its distinctive Reverse Holo finish.
2012 • Pokémon • Dark Explorers
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As card number 17 in the set, this iteration features the Reverse Holo treatment, offering a sleek, shimmering alternative to the traditional foil rarity. Designed by TOKIYA, the card captures the intense energy of the Fire-type Pokémon, known for the flames that spout from its wrists to envelop its knuckles during battle. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic depth and visual appeal within the TCG community. Blaziken serves as a Stage 2 evolution, reaching its final form from Combusken, and boasts a robust 140 HP. Its abilities allow players to deploy powerful moves like Blaze Kick, which can inflict additional damage or burn the opponent, or the high-damage Flamethrower attack for decisive plays. For enthusiasts of the Pokémon Dark Explorers series, this Reverse Holo Blaziken represents a key component for completing collections. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a thematic collection, this card offers both nostalgic value and gameplay utility. The Reverse Holo finish adds a layer of sophistication, distinguishing it from standard rare cards and appealing to those who seek variety in their acquisition of Dark Explorers cards. This product serves as a tangible link to the 2012 era of the Trading Card Game, preserving the artistic and mechanical legacy of TOKIYA's work.
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The core identity of the card within the set.
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Featured
Blaziken
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Holo Rare
TOKIYA
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
140
Fire
Stage 2
Combusken
Water ×2
2
257
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Blaze Kick (40+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Attack: Flamethrower (130)
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Flames spout from its wrists, enveloping its knuckles. Its punches scorch it foes.
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