Fennekin (Kalos Starter Set 8) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Fennekin appears in the Kalos Starter Set as card number 8. With 60 HP and the attack Live Coal, it captures the early-stage appeal of a Fire-type starter Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Scratch (10 damage, costs 1 Fire energy)
• Live Coal (20 damage, costs 1 Fire + 1 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Eating a twig fills it with energy, and its roomy ears give vent to air hotter than 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Set Code: xy0
• Card Number: 8
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears exclusively in the Kalos Starter Set, identified by set code xy0 and card number 8. It is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with no evolutions or abilities listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. The card is identified by its set code (xy0), number (8), and illustrator (5ban Graphics). It does not have a rarity symbol or regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Kalos Starter Set (xy0): This set includes this Basic Fennekin card, designed as an introductory Fire-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a simple retreat cost. The set’s focus is on starter Pokémon from the Kalos region, with this card representing Fennekin’s fiery spirit.