Fennekin Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Fennekin is a Common Pokémon card from the XY – Fates Collide set, numbered 10. It has 60 HP and features the attack Will-O-Wisp. The bright artwork captures Fennekin’s spirited nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Will-O-Wisp (10 damage, costs 1 Fire energy)
• Tail Whip (costs 2 Colorless energy; flip a coin—if heads, the Defending Pokémon can’t attack next turn)
• Flavor Text: As it walks, it munches on a twig in place of a snack. It intimidates opponents by puffing hot air out of its ears.
• Illustrator: Akira Komayama
• Set: XY – Fates Collide (xy10)
• Card Number: 10
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Fennekin card from the XY Fates Collide set, card number 10. It is a straightforward Basic Pokémon card with no abilities and two simple attacks, making it an accessible pick for collectors interested in early-stage Fire-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “xy10,” card number “10,” and the illustrator credit to Akira Komayama. The card’s artwork and attacks are unique to this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack set and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is readily replaceable but still benefits from standard card care practices to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (xy10): This set introduced a variety of Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks. Fennekin’s inclusion as a Basic Fire-type with simple attacks fits the set’s theme of accessible, early-stage Pokémon. The card complements the set’s focus on evolution lines and elemental diversity.