Jirachi ◇ Collector’s Guide (Celestial Storm 97)

Character Intro

Jirachi ◇ from the Celestial Storm set is a Rare Prism Star Basic Metal-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features the Wish Upon a Star Ability and the Perish Dream attack. This card is numbered 97 in the set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, Prism Star
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
• Ability: Wish Upon a Star — Allows you to put Jirachi ◇ onto your Bench from a face-down Prize card and take 1 more Prize card if your Bench isn’t full.
• Attack: Perish Dream — Deals 10 damage, puts Jirachi ◇ to sleep, and knocks out the Defending Pokémon at the end of your opponent’s next turn.
• Rules: Prism Star Rule applies — only one card with the same name allowed per deck; discarded Prism Stars go to the Lost Zone instead.

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Jirachi ◇ card is from the Sun & Moon Celestial Storm expansion, numbered 97. It is a Rare Prism Star card, notable for its unique ability and attack that can influence gameplay strategically.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. Its key identifiers include the set code “sm7,” card number 97, and the Prism Star subtype, which restricts deck building due to the Prism Star rule. The illustrator Kouki Saitou’s signature style is a helpful marker for authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Prism Star rule limits deck construction to one copy of this card by name, and discarded copies are sent to the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare Prism Star foil, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and consider a top-loader or binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Introduced Jirachi ◇ as a Rare Prism Star Metal-type Basic Pokémon with a unique Wish Upon a Star ability and a tactical Perish Dream attack. The set is known for its celestial and mystical themes, with this card being a standout collectible.