Floatzel (Flashfire 29) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Floatzel from the Flashfire set is a Rare card numbered 29 with 90 HP. This vibrant Pokémon features the attack Screw Tail, adding a dynamic edge to gameplay. Its sleek design captures Floatzel’s swift and agile nature.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Buizel)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Rescue: Shuffle 3 Pokémon from your discard pile into your deck (cost: 1 Colorless)
• Screw Tail: Deals 30 damage and may discard an Energy from opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 2 Water)
• Flavor Text: “It floats using its well-developed flotation sac. It assists in the rescues of drowning people.”
• Illustrator: Kanako Eo
• Set: XY – Flashfire (xy2)
• Card Number: 29
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing of Floatzel appears in the XY Flashfire set as card number 29. It features no special print variants and is illustrated by Kanako Eo. The card’s attacks emphasize both utility and offense, making it a versatile addition to Water-type decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Floatzel card. Identifiers include the set code “xy2” and card number “29.” The card is classified as a Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Buizel, with a Water type and a single retreat cost.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Rescue attack provides useful deck recycling, while Screw Tail offers moderate damage with a disruptive effect on opponent’s Energy attachments.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare Floatzel card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kanako Eo. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (xy2): This set includes Floatzel as a rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with balanced utility and offensive attacks. The card fits well into Water decks that benefit from recycling Pokémon and disrupting opponent’s Energy. Release date is unknown.