Pyroar Collector’s Guide: Flashfire #20

Character Intro

Pyroar from the Flashfire set is a Rare Holo card numbered 20 with 110 HP. It features the Ability Intimidating Mane and the attack Scorching Fang. This striking card captures Pyroar’s fierce presence with vivid artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Litleo)
• Ability: Intimidating Mane — Prevents all damage from attacks by opponent’s Basic Pokémon
• Attack: Scorching Fang — Costs Fire + 2 Colorless; 60+ damage with optional discard of Fire Energy for +30 damage
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “The male with the largest mane of fire is the leader of the pride.”
• Set: XY – Flashfire (xy2)
• Card Number: 20
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Flashfire expansion of the XY series, identified by set code xy2 and card number 20. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring the distinctive artwork of 5ban Graphics. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• No alternate print variants are known for this card.
• Identifiers include the set name Flashfire, card number 20, and rarity Rare Holo.
• The card’s unique ability, Intimidating Mane, and attack, Scorching Fang, help distinguish it from other Pyroar cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
• Its ability to prevent damage from Basic Pokémon attacks and a flexible attack cost make it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a sleeve and top loader or a binder with rigid pages to protect the holo.
• Keep away from sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or surface contact that could scratch the foil.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (XY2): This set features Pyroar as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique ability that prevents damage from Basic Pokémon attacks. The set is known for its dynamic Fire-type Pokémon and strong artwork contributions from 5ban Graphics. The release date for this set is unknown.