Collector’s Guide: Flareon (Jungle 3) – Base Set 2

Quick Facts

Flareon from the Jungle expansion of the Base Set 2 series is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, this Rare Holo card features two attacks: Quick Attack, which involves a coin flip to determine additional damage, and Flamethrower, requiring the discard of a Fire Energy card to deal significant damage. The card evolves from Eevee and has a Water-type weakness with a ×2 multiplier. Its retreat cost is 1 Colorless energy, and it has no resistances or abilities.

Key Printings

• Set: Jungle (Base Set 2)
• Card Number: 3
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• HP: 70
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Flareon card does not have known print variants or regulation marks. It is identified by the set code “base2-3” and is part of the Jungle set within Base Set 2. The card’s market reference query is “Flareon Jungle 3.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store this Flareon card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top-loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle (Base Set 2): This set expanded on the original Base Set 2 with fan-favorite Pokémon like Flareon. The Jungle Flareon card is notable for its classic artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and its combination of Quick Attack and Flamethrower moves, reflecting the fiery nature described in its flavor text about thermal energy reaching over 1600 degrees.

Legality: unknown
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