Gouging Fire Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gouging Fire is a Rare card from the Surging Sparks set, numbered 38. This Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the striking attack Blazing Charge. Its design and stats make it a notable addition for collectors focused on this vibrant set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, Ancient
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Card ID: sv8-38
• Series: Scarlet Violet
• Set Code: sv8
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Gouging Fire is from the Surging Sparks set, numbered 38. This rare card stands out with its Ancient subtype and notable attacks:
– Lunge Out: 30 damage for one Fire energy
– Blazing Charge: 100+ damage, with an additional 70 damage if the opponent has four or fewer Prize cards remaining

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code sv8 and regulation mark H. The card’s Ancient subtype and Basic stage classification help distinguish it from other Fire-type Pokémon cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• Gouging Fire is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its attacks offer strategic options, especially Blazing Charge’s conditional damage boost, but its tournament viability is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve Gouging Fire’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown illustrator, maintaining the card’s pristine state is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Gouging Fire debuts as a rare Fire-type Basic, Ancient Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a unique subtype, enriching the Scarlet Violet series with its fiery presence.