Volcanion — Unbroken Bonds #25 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Volcanion is a Rare Holo from the Unbroken Bonds set, card 25. It has 120 HP and features the attack High-Heat Blast. Dynamic illustration and solid stats make it stand out.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: “It lets out billows of steam and disappears into the dense fog. It’s said to live in mountains where humans do not tread.”

Key Printings

This Sun & Moon series printing appears in the Unbroken Bonds set as card number 25 (Rare Holo). It has two attacks: Flare Starter, which allows searching and attaching Fire Energy cards with a bonus effect if you go second, and High-Heat Blast, which deals increased damage if you have four or more Fire Energy in play.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm10,” card number 25, and the distinctive artwork by Satoshi Shirai. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its rarity is classified as Rare Holo.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set features Volcanion as a powerful Fire-type Basic Pokémon with energy acceleration capabilities through Flare Starter and a high-damage attack conditional on energy buildup. It fits well into Fire-themed decks that benefit from quick energy attachment.