Haxorus (Brilliant Stars 112) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Haxorus from the Brilliant Stars set is a rare Stage 2 Dragon-type boasting 170 HP. Its attack suite features Slash for steady pressure and Wild Axe for big damage, giving the card meaningful deck-building and gameplay appeal. The bold artwork by Uta captures Haxorus’s power and agility.

Quick Facts

• HP: 170
• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Fraxure)
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless
• Attacks:
• Slash (60 damage, costs 1 Colorless)
• Wild Axe (160 damage, costs 1 Fighting + 1 Metal; also does 30 damage to itself)
• Flavor Text: “Its resilient tusks are its pride and joy. It licks up dirt to take in the minerals it needs to keep its tusks in top condition.”
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Uta
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Haxorus appears in Brilliant Stars as card number 112. It is a Rare with strong attack options and 170 HP, making it a notable Stage 2 Dragon-type in the Sword & Shield era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: “swsh9”
– Regulation mark: “F”
– Illustrator: Uta
– Distinctive cost mix for Wild Axe: 1 Fighting + 1 Metal

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 artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to maintain its edges and surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): Features Haxorus as a powerful Stage 2 Dragon-type with high HP and two distinct attacks; Wild Axe inflicts self-damage, adding a calculated risk element. The design and flavor text emphasize Haxorus’s resilience and mineral-rich tusks.