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  • Collector’s Guide: Espeon (Obsidian Flames #86)

    Espeon (Obsidian Flames 86) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Espeon from the Obsidian Flames set is an Uncommon card numbered 86. It features 110 HP and the attack Psy Bolt. This sleek Psychic-type Pokémon adds a vibrant touch to any collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Obsidian Flames 86 Uncommon 110 Cona Nitanda
    • Type: Psychic
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weakness: Darkness ×2
    • Resistance: Fighting -30
    • Regulation Mark: G
    • Flavor Text: The tip of its forked tail quivers when it is predicting its opponent’s next move.
    • Image:

    Key Printings

    This Espeon appears exclusively in the Obsidian Flames set with card number 86. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card and features two attacks:
    – Psychic Assault: increases damage based on damage counters on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
    – Psy Bolt: can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • No known print variants.
    • Set code: “sv3”; card ID: “sv3-86”.
    • Regulation mark: “G”; Psychic type; Stage 1.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value lies in its damage-scaling Psychic Assault and the potential paralysis effect from Psy Bolt.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—this Uncommon card may hold collector interest.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Obsidian Flames: Introduces this Espeon with a focus on predictive battle tactics and moderate HP, fitting the set’s Psychic-type theme. The set’s release date is unknown.

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    Espeon (Obsidian Flames) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet 86)

    Character Intro

    In the vibrant world of Scarlet Violet, collectors will be enthralled to discover Gardevoir ex, a Double Rare Pokémon with an impressive HP of 310. This enchanting Psychic-type Pokémon boasts the unique ability, Psychic Embrace. Its signature attack, Miracle Force, promises exciting battles ahead for any trainer who manages to secure this rare gem.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Psychic
    • HP: 310
    • Stage 2, ex Pokémon
    • Rarity: Double Rare
    • Ability: Psychic Embrace (allows for the attachment of Basic Psychic Energy cards from your discard pile to one of your Psychic Pokémon)
    • Attack: Miracle Force (190 damage and recovery from all Special Conditions, costing Psychic, Psychic, and Colorless Energy)
    • Resistances: Fighting (-30), Darkness (×2)
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

    Key Printings

    • Scarlet Violet (sv1-86) – Double Rare

    Variants & Identifiers

    • None listed in the provided data.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    • Store your Gardevoir ex card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures to preserve its condition.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Scarlet Violet (sv1): The first and only known printing of Gardevoir ex. Image

    Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet) #86

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    Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Slowking ex (Paldea Evolved #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Slowking ex Paldea Evolved 86

    Character Intro

    In the esteemed Paldea Evolved set, Slowking ex, the regal Pokémon King, takes center stage with its majestic Double Rare status (#86). Boasting an impressive HP of 270, this intellectual titan is ready to unleash its potent Wise Headbutt attack. Despite the absence of confirmed abilities, Slowking ex remains a sought-after addition to any collector’s arsenal.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Psychic
    • HP: 270
    • Rarity: Double Rare
    • Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
    • Image URL: /images/sv2/sv2-86.jpg
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Paldea Evolved 86 Double Rare 270 5ban Graphics

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Paldea Evolved printing of Slowking ex.

    Variants & Identifiers

    The provided data does not include any print variants for this card.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    Proper care and storage are essential to preserve the condition of your Pokémon TCG cards. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use acid-free sleeves and top-loaders for added protection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    The Paldea Evolved set introduces a variety of new cards to the Pokémon TCG. Stay tuned for more guides covering this exciting expansion!

    Slowking ex (Paldea Evolved) #86

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    Slowking ex (Paldea Evolved) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet 86)

    Character Intro

    In the vibrant world of Scarlet Violet, collectors will be enthralled to discover Gardevoir ex, a Double Rare Pokémon with an impressive HP of 310. This enchanting Psychic-type Pokémon boasts the unique ability, Psychic Embrace. Its signature attack, Miracle Force, promises exciting battles ahead for any trainer who manages to secure this rare gem.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Psychic
    • HP: 310
    • Stage 2, ex Pokémon
    • Rarity: Double Rare
    • Ability: Psychic Embrace (allows for the attachment of Basic Psychic Energy cards from your discard pile to one of your Psychic Pokémon)
    • Attack: Miracle Force (190 damage and recovery from all Special Conditions, costing Psychic, Psychic, and Colorless Energy)
    • Resistances: Fighting (-30), Darkness (×2)
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

    Key Printings

    • Scarlet Violet (sv1-86) – Double Rare

    Variants & Identifiers

    • None listed in the provided data.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    • Store your Gardevoir ex card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures to preserve its condition.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Scarlet Violet (sv1): The first and only known printing of Gardevoir ex. Image

    Gardevoir ex (Scarlet Violet) #86

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  • Collector’s Guide: Focus Band (Neo Genesis #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Focus Band (Neo Genesis #86)

    Focus Band (Neo Genesis 86) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Focus Band is a rare card from the Neo Genesis set, numbered 86. As a Pokémon Tool, it doesn’t feature HP, abilities, or attacks—highlighting its utility-focused role and making it a distinctive pickup for collectors of this era.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Neo Genesis 86 Rare Tomokazu Komiya
    • Card Name: Focus Band
    • Set: Neo Genesis (neo1)
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Type: Pokémon Tool
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Illustrator: Tomokazu Komiya
    • Image:

    Key Printings

    Focus Band appears as a rare Pokémon Tool in the Neo Genesis set. There are no known alternate printings or reprints of this exact card within the data provided.

    Variants & Identifiers

    No print variants are listed. It can be identified by its set code “neo1-86,” Tomokazu Komiya’s artwork, its Pokémon Tool subtype, and its distinctive effect text.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Focus Band attaches to a Pokémon that doesn’t already have a Pokémon Tool. If the attached Pokémon would be Knocked Out by an opponent’s attack, you flip a coin; on heads, it survives with 10 HP instead, and Focus Band is discarded. This one-time safety net can swing close games but only applies once per attachment.

    Care & Storage Tips

    As a rare card from an older set, store Focus Band in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, bending, and moisture. A dedicated binder or card box designed for Pokémon cards is recommended to preserve condition and value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Neo Genesis: Focus Band debuted as a strategic Pokémon Tool, offering a coin-flip chance to prevent a Knock Out once per attachment. Its rarity and memorable effect make it a standout utility card from the set.

    This guide covers all known details about Focus Band from Neo Genesis 86 based on the provided data.

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    Focus Band (Neo Genesis) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Unown [L] (Neo Destiny #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Unown [L] (Neo Destiny #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Unown [L] (Neo Destiny)

    Character Intro

    Unown [L], hailing from the Neo Destiny set (No. 86), is a common find among collectors. With 50 Health Points and an ability to unleash Hidden Power, this cryptic Pokémon is a vibrant addition to any deck. Its distinctive form, reminiscent of interlocking letters, makes it stand out in any collection.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Psychic
    • HP: 50
    • Rarity: Common
    • Illustrator: CR CG gangs
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Neo Destiny 86 Common 50 CR CG gangs

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Unown [L] card from the Neo Destiny set (neo4).

    Variants & Identifiers

    The provided data does not include any print variants for this card. For identification purposes, use the EPN query: Unown [L] Neo Destiny 86.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition of your Unown [L] card, store it in a deck protector or top-loader and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    Neo Destiny (neo4) – This set introduced Unown [L], a Psychic-type Pokémon with the ability to shuffle decks when flipping coins. The set is not legal in current formats, so its cards are primarily of interest to collectors and casual players.

    Unown [L] (Neo Destiny) #86

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    Unown [L] (Neo Destiny) #86

  • Collector’s Guide: Misty’s Horsea (Gym Heroes #86)

    Misty’s Horsea Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Misty’s Horsea is a common Basic Pokémon from the Gym Heroes set, card number 86. With 40 HP and the attack Smokescreen, its straightforward design makes it a recognizable part of the Gym Heroes collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Heroes 86 Common 40 Ken Sugimori
    • HP: 40
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Weakness: Lightning ×2
    • Attacks:
    • Tackle (10 damage, costs 1 Water energy)
    • Smokescreen (20 damage, costs 2 Water energy; may prevent the Defending Pokémon’s next attack if a coin flip is tails)
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Set: Gym Heroes (gym1)
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Common
    • Evolves From: None

    Key Printings

    The only known printing of Misty’s Horsea is from the Gym Heroes set, identified by the set code gym1 and card number 86. This printing features the classic Ken Sugimori artwork, with no alternate versions or reprints documented.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. It can be identified by its common rarity, 40 HP, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s image is available at /images/gym1/gym1-86.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP make it more of a collector’s piece than a competitive choice.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity and unknown release date, maintaining good condition can enhance its collectible value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Heroes: Misty’s Horsea appears as a straightforward Basic Water-type Pokémon with modest HP and two simple attacks. It fits the theme of Gym Leaders’ Pokémon and is part of the early Gym Heroes lineup, emphasizing classic gameplay elements and nostalgic artwork.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Lt. Surge’s Voltorb (Gym Challenge #86)

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb is a Common card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 86. This Basic Lightning-type Pokémon has 50 HP and the attack Bouncing Ball. Its clean, straightforward design captures the electric spirit of Lt. Surge’s team.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 86 Common 50 Atsuko Nishida
    • Type: Lightning
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
    • Attack: Bouncing Ball (Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge’s Voltorb does 10 damage to itself; deals 30 damage)
    • Evolves From: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown

    Key Printings

    This card’s key (and only) printing is in Gym Challenge, set code gym2, card number 86. It is a Common with no known alternate print variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this exact printing. Identify it by set code gym2, number 86, and illustrator Atsuko Nishida. Card image: /images/gym2/gym2-86.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No tournament play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front by Atsuko Nishida to preserve condition and value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge (gym2): A Basic Lightning-type with a coin-flip risk on Bouncing Ball, no abilities, and a simple retreat cost—well-suited to gym-themed collections.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Lt. Surge’s Voltorb (Gym Challenge #86)

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Lt. Surge’s Voltorb is a Common card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 86. This Basic Lightning-type Pokémon has 50 HP and the attack Bouncing Ball. Its clean, straightforward design captures the electric spirit of Lt. Surge’s team.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Gym Challenge 86 Common 50 Atsuko Nishida
    • Type: Lightning
    • Stage: Basic
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
    • Attack: Bouncing Ball (Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge’s Voltorb does 10 damage to itself; deals 30 damage)
    • Evolves From: None
    • Regulation Mark: Unknown

    Key Printings

    This card’s key (and only) printing is in Gym Challenge, set code gym2, card number 86. It is a Common with no known alternate print variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this exact printing. Identify it by set code gym2, number 86, and illustrator Atsuko Nishida. Card image: /images/gym2/gym2-86.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality status: unknown. According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No tournament play notes are available.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the illustrated front by Atsuko Nishida to preserve condition and value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Gym Challenge (gym2): A Basic Lightning-type with a coin-flip risk on Bouncing Ball, no abilities, and a simple retreat cost—well-suited to gym-themed collections.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Pikachu (Legendary Collection #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pikachu (Legendary Collection #86)

    Collector’s Guide: Pikachu (Legendary Collection #86)

    Pikachu

    Quick Facts

    This Pikachu card is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 86. It has 50 HP and features the attack Spark, which deals 20 damage and can also hit one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon for 10 damage. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 1. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Common rarity.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Legendary Collection (base6)
    • Card Number: 86
    • Rarity: Common
    • HP: 50
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Attack: Spark (Lightning, Lightning) – 20 damage plus 10 damage to one Benched Pokémon if applicable
    • Flavor Text: “When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.”

    Variants & Identifiers

    This specific printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base6” and the card number 86. The card’s legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 86 Common 50 Ken Sugimori

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Pikachu card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with updated artwork and reprints. Pikachu #86 is a faithful reprint of the iconic Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, maintaining its simple yet effective attack and nostalgic flavor text.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base6/base6-86.jpg

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    Pikachu (Legendary Collection) #86