Lucario (Fates Collide 63) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lucario from the Fates Collide set is a Rare Holo card numbered 63. This striking card features Lucario with 110 HP and the dynamic attack Vacuum Wave. Its vivid artwork captures the Pokémon’s energetic presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Riolu)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
• Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga
• Image URL: /images/xy10/xy10-63.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, set “Fates Collide,” card number 63.

• Vacuum Wave: 50 damage, unaffected by Weakness or Resistance.
• Fight Alone: 30+ damage, with an additional 60 damage for each fewer Pokémon you have in play compared to your opponent.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “xy10” and card number 63. The card is a Rare Holo with a distinctive holofoil finish and the artwork by Hitoshi Ariga.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (XY10): This set introduced Lucario as a Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique attacks emphasizing strategic damage calculation and aura-based flavor text, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. The card is a Rare Holo, making it a desirable addition for collectors focusing on the XY series.

This Lucario printing stands out for its thematic connection to aura reading and its tactical attack design, making it a fascinating piece for both collectors and fans of the Metal type.