Deerling (Fates Collide 8) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Deerling is a Common Pokémon card from the Fates Collide set, numbered 8. With 60 HP and the attack Find a Friend, it’s a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Find a Friend (search your deck for a Pokémon and add it to your hand)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kanako Eo
• Flavor Text: “The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon’s fur. People use it to mark the seasons.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, specifically the Fates Collide set, card number 8. It is a Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring the attack “Find a Friend,” which allows deck searching for a Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

• Print variants: none
• Set code: “xy10”
• Card number: “8”
• Rarity: Common
• Regulation mark: none

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with delicate artwork by Kanako Eo, store this Deerling in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant colors. Keep it in a cool, dry place to avoid warping or damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (xy10): Deerling appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a simple but useful deck-searching attack. This set highlights seasonal themes, reflected in Deerling’s flavor text about its changing fur. The card is a straightforward collectible with no special abilities or evolutions.