Electivire Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #43

Character Intro

Electivire from the Burning Shadows set is a rare card numbered 43. It boasts a solid 140 HP, making it a sturdy addition to any deck. Giga Impact delivers a powerful strike in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Electabuzz)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Flavor Text: It pushes the tips of its tails against its foes and then lets loose a high-voltage current. Its foes are burned to a crisp in an instant.

Key Printings

This exact Electivire card is from the Burning Shadows set, identified by the code sm3-43.

• Thunder Punch: can deal extra damage but risks self-harm.
• Giga Impact: a heavy-hitting move that prevents attacking next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code sm3, card number 43, and the illustrator kawayoo. The card’s artwork and attack text are consistent with the Burning Shadows release.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and conditional attack effects may influence deck-building strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the illustrated area by kawayoo.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: Introduced this Electivire with strong Lightning-type attacks and a high HP pool, adding strategic depth with its risky Thunder Punch and powerful Giga Impact moves.