Volbeat XY 8 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Volbeat from the XY set is an uncommon card numbered 8. It has 70 HP and features the attack Signal Beam. This straightforward card makes an engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Luring Glow: Switch one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Grass).
• Signal Beam: Deals 30 damage and Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Grass, 1 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “It communicates with others by lighting up its rear at night. It loves Illumise’s sweet aroma.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the XY set printing of Volbeat, card number 8. It is an uncommon card with no evolutions or alternate printings listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this exact printing. Identifiers include the set code “xy1” and the card number “8.” The card features a Grass type and Basic subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer strategic disruption by switching the opponent’s Active Pokémon or inflicting Confusion.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s crisp artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): Volbeat appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with tactical attacks focused on opponent disruption. It fits well into thematic decks but has limited tournament presence due to unknown legality.