Escavalier (Crimson Invasion 69) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Escavalier from the Crimson Invasion set is a Rare card numbered 69. It boasts 120 HP and features the striking attack Iron Tackle. This card offers a solid presence for collectors seeking robust Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Karrablast)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.
• Image URL: /images/sm4/sm4-69.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Escavalier appears in the Sun & Moon series set Crimson Invasion with the card number 69. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm4” and card number 69. The card’s market reference query is “Escavalier Crimson Invasion 69.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Attacks

• Fury Attack: Flip 3 coins; this attack does 30 damage for each heads, costing 1 Metal energy.
• Iron Tackle: Deals 130 damage but causes Escavalier to do 30 damage to itself, requiring 2 Metal and 1 Colorless energy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s detailed artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Introduced Escavalier as a Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique self-damaging high-power attack and a coin-flip based multi-hit move. The set emphasized armored and insectoid Pokémon with dynamic artwork by Kagemaru Himeno.