Torkoal Collector’s Guide: Shining Legends #11

Character Intro

Torkoal is a Common card from the Shining Legends set, numbered 11. It has 110 HP and features the Flamethrower attack—an appealing pick for collectors focused on reliable Fire-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• High-Pressure Heat: Deals 30 damage and boosts its own damage by 50 on the next turn.
• Flamethrower: Deals 90 damage but requires discarding an Energy.
• Flavor Text: “Coal is the source of Torkoal’s energy. Large amounts of coal can be found in the mountains where they live.”
• Set Code: sm35
• Card ID: sm35-11
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series set Shining Legends as card number 11. It features artwork by Suwama Chiaki and is classified as a Common rarity card. No release date is specified for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm35” and card number “11.” The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm35/sm35-11.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with moderate retreat cost and no special abilities, this Torkoal card benefits from standard protective measures. Store it in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the vibrant artwork by Suwama Chiaki.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Legends (sm35): This set includes Torkoal as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a focus on energy-based attacks. The card’s simple yet strategic moveset fits the set’s theme of shining and radiant Pokémon.