Flaaffy Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #280

Character Intro

Flaaffy from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare Secret card numbered 280 with 90 HP. It features the ability Dynamotor and the attack Electro Ball, making it a dynamic addition to any collection. This card’s design captures Flaaffy’s electric charm with vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mareep)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Dynamotor — attach a Lightning Energy from discard to a Benched Pokémon once per turn
• Attack: Electro Ball — 50 damage, costs 2 Lightning and 1 Colorless Energy
• Flavor Text: “It stores electricity in its fluffy fleece. If it stores up too much, it will start to go bald in those patches.”
• Illustrator: Studio Bora Inc.
• Regulation Mark: E
• Rarity: Rare Secret
• Set Code: swsh8
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Flaaffy from the Fusion Strike expansion, card number 280. It is a Rare Secret card featuring the Dynamotor ability and the Electro Ball attack.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are listed for this card. Key identifiers include the set code swsh8, card number 280, and the Rare Secret rarity. The card’s artwork is credited to Studio Bora Inc.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament legality or ban status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Rare Secret card, Flaaffy should be stored in protective sleeves and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant artwork by Studio Bora Inc. Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain card condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Flaaffy appears as a Rare Secret card with a unique ability supporting Lightning Energy acceleration. It fits well into Lightning-themed decks but has unknown tournament legality.