Blaziken (Destined Rivals 192) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Blaziken from the Destined Rivals set is an Illustration Rare Stage 2 Fire-type with 170 HP. Numbered 192 in the set, it showcases the explosive attack Inferno Kick Flurry and stands out for its vivid design and robust stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Combusken
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Destined Rivals set, card number 192, and is classified as an Illustration Rare.

Attacks

• Heat Blast — Deals 70 damage for two Colorless Energy.
• Inferno Kick Flurry — Requires two Fire and one Colorless Energy, discards two Energy from Blaziken, and deals 120 damage plus 120 damage to one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sv10 and the card ID sv10-192. The illustrator is kodama, whose artwork distinctly portrays Blaziken’s fiery nature.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Illustration Rare rarity, careful handling is recommended to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): This set features Blaziken as a powerful Stage 2 Fire-type Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a striking illustration by kodama. The set’s focus includes dynamic rivalries and intense battles, with this card standing out due to its Illustration Rare status.