Dusknoir Collector’s Guide: Flashfire XY2-40

Character Intro

Dusknoir from the Flashfire set is a Rare Holo with 130 HP, the Shadow Void ability, and the Pain Pellets attack. Numbered 40 in the set, it stands out as a distinctive pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Dusclops)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Ability: Shadow Void — move damage counters from your other Pokémon to Dusknoir during your turn
• Attack: Pain Pellets — places damage counters on an opponent’s Pokémon equal to the damage counters on Dusknoir
• Flavor Text: “It is said to take lost spirits into its pliant body and guide them home.”
• Illustrator: Suwama Chiaki
• Set: Flashfire (xy2)
• Card Number: 40
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Flashfire set (xy2), numbered 40, and is a Rare Holo card. It features the unique Shadow Void ability and the Pain Pellets attack, making it a notable card for collectors interested in Psychic-type Pokémon with strategic abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (xy2), card number (40), and the distinctive artwork by Suwama Chiaki.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to transfer damage counters can be tactically valuable in casual play, but tournament use is restricted or unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (xy2): This set includes Dusknoir as a Rare Holo Psychic-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique ability to manipulate damage counters, adding a strategic layer to gameplay and collection. The set’s artwork and card design highlight the ghostly and mysterious nature of Dusknoir.