This 2012 Pokémon TCG card features Combusken from the Dark Explorers set, designed for collectors building Fire-type decks.
Combusken
2012 • Pokémon • Dark Explorers
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Description
Released in 2012 as part of the Pokémon Dark Explorers series, the Combusken card (number 16) serves as a Stage 1 evolution from Torchic. Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, this Uncommon Fire-type card carries 80 HP and offers strategic versatility in the Trading Card Game. It provides two distinct attack options: Colorless Double Kick, which deals damage based on coin flips, and Flamethrower, which delivers 70 damage at the cost of discarding an Energy card. With a retreat cost of just 1, this card balances offense with mobility, making it a functional choice for players managing their bench. For collectors, the Dark Explorers expansion remains a notable chapter in Pokémon card history, featuring classic designs and gameplay mechanics that define the era. Adding this card to your collection supports set completion and offers a tangible piece of the franchise's rich lore.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Combusken
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Card Stock
English
80
Fire
Stage 1
Torchic
Water ×2
1
256
Card Text
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Attack: Double Kick (20×)
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Attack: Flamethrower (70)
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Its kicking mastery lets it loose 10 kicks per second. It emits sharp cries to intimidate foes.