Monferno (Brilliant Stars 25) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Monferno from Brilliant Stars is an Uncommon card, number 25, with 80 HP. It features the attack Flamethrower and offers balanced stats—appealing to both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Chimchar)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “It uses ceilings and walls to launch aerial attacks. Its fiery tail is but one weapon.”
• Image URL: /images/swsh9/swsh9-25.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sword & Shield series set “Brilliant Stars” as card number 25. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card.

• Attacks:
• “Flare” — 30 damage for one Fire Energy
• “Flamethrower” — 50 damage; discard an Energy from Monferno

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh9” and the card number 25. The illustrator, KEIICHIRO ITO, is a key identifier for collectors seeking this specific artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the artwork and condition, store the card in a sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): Introduces Monferno as a Stage 1 Fire-type with solid HP and versatile attacks, emphasizing energy management with Flamethrower’s discard mechanic. This set highlights dynamic Fire-type Pokémon with engaging artwork by KEIICHIRO ITO.