Blaziken Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #24

Character Intro

Blaziken #24 from Darkness Ablaze is a Rare Holo Stage 2 card with 170 HP, the Double Type ability, and the Turbo Drive attack. It’s a striking pickup for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Blaziken
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Combusken)
• Type: Fire (with ability to also be Fighting type)
• Ability: Double Type – Blaziken is Fire and Fighting type while in play
• Attack: Turbo Drive – Deals 130 damage and allows attaching a basic Energy from discard to a Benched Pokémon
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: “When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.”
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh3
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Darkness Ablaze printing, card number 24, a Rare Holo illustrated by Ryuta Fuse. The artwork is a defining characteristic of this edition.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify this card by set code “swsh3-24,” regulation mark “D,” and its unique ability “Double Type.” The image for this printing is located at /images/swsh3/swsh3-24.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to be both Fire and Fighting type while in play offers strategic flexibility, and its Turbo Drive attack supports energy acceleration from the discard pile.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Holo finish and vibrant artwork, store the card in a sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Features Blaziken as a powerful Stage 2 Fire-type with a unique ability and strong attack, emphasizing energy manipulation and type versatility. The set is known for dynamic artwork and strategic depth.

This Blaziken printing is a valuable addition for collectors seeking a vivid and tactically interesting card from the Darkness Ablaze set.