Torkoal (HS Unleashed 25) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Torkoal from the HS Unleashed set is a Rare card with 80 HP. It features the ability Hot Snort and the attack Flare. This card holds number 25 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Ability: Hot Snort (Poké-Power) — When you put Torkoal from your hand onto your Bench, you may flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Burned.
• Attack: Flare — Deals 30 damage with a Fire and Colorless energy cost.
• Flavor Text: “You find abandoned coal mines full of them. They dig tirelessly in search of coal.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HS Unleashed set, card number 25. It is a rare, Basic Fire-type Pokémon card with a Poké-Power that can Burn on a coin flip and a straightforward 30-damage attack. The artwork by Hideaki Hakozaki highlights Torkoal’s coal-digging nature.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions of this card are documented. Identification relies on the set code “hgss2,” card number 25, and the illustrator credit to Hideaki Hakozaki.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with acid-free pages to prevent bending or wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: This set includes Torkoal as a rare Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a useful burn-inducing Poké-Power and a solid 30-damage attack, making it a collectible highlight for fans of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series.