Charizard-EX (Flashfire XY2) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Charizard-EX from the Flashfire set is a Rare Ultra card with 180 HP. Featuring the powerful Fire Blast attack and numbered 100, it stands out for its vivid design and strong presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Stoke: Flip a coin; if heads, attach up to 3 basic Energy cards from your deck to Charizard-EX.
• Fire Blast: Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon to deal 120 damage.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is card number 100 in the Flashfire set (XY2). It is a Rare Ultra variant, highlighted by its high HP and powerful Fire Blast attack. As a Basic Pokémon-EX, it does not evolve from any other Pokémon, emphasizing its standalone strength.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identified by set code “xy2” and card number “100.”
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda.
• Card image: /images/xy2/xy2-100.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Charizard-EX is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use. The Pokémon-EX rule applies, meaning knocking out this card awards the opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, use a protective sleeve and keep the card away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and potential value, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (XY2): Includes Charizard-EX card number 100, a Rare Ultra with strong Fire-type attacks and a high HP pool. Its presence adds significant firepower and collectible value to the set. The release date for this set is unknown.