Darmanitan (Unbroken Bonds 24) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Darmanitan from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare card numbered 24 with a solid 130 HP. Its signature attack, Flare Blitz, captures the fiery spirit of this powerful Pokémon, making it a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Darmanitan
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Darumaka)
• Type: Fire
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed in the Sun & Moon series, specifically Unbroken Bonds (set code sm10). Identified as card number 24 with Rare rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Darmanitan. It is uniquely identified by its set code (sm10), card number (24), and illustrator (Midori Harada).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks: “Find Wildfire,” which allows searching for Fire Energy cards, and “Flare Blitz,” a powerful attack that discards all Fire Energy attached to Darmanitan to deal 110 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Introduces Darmanitan as a strong Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon focusing on energy acceleration and powerful attacks. The design emphasizes its battle-hardened nature and meditative focus, aligning with the set’s theme of uniting bonds in battle.

This Darmanitan card remains a notable collectible for fans of the Sun & Moon series and Fire-type enthusiasts alike.