Weavile (Flashfire 52) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Weavile from the Flashfire set is a Rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 90 HP. It combines efficient setup with pressure: “Call for Family” benches support quickly, while “Claw Rend” threatens spike damage once the opponent’s Active Pokémon has damage counters. Sleek artwork and solid stats make it a standout pick for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sneasel)
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Call for Family: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
• Claw Rend: Deals 60+ damage, with an additional 30 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon already has damage counters.

Key Printings

This Weavile card is from the Flashfire set, numbered 52, and is classified as Rare. It features artwork by Shigenori Negishi and is a Stage 1 Pokémon card evolving from Sneasel. The card’s design emphasizes its dark type and strategic bench support through its “Call for Family” attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Weavile from Flashfire. The card can be identified by its set code “xy2-52,” rarity as Rare, and the illustrator credit to Shigenori Negishi. The image associated with this card is located at /images/xy2/xy2-52.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Weavile card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its rare status intact for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire: This set includes Weavile as a strategic Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with bench support capabilities. The set is known for its diverse range of Fire and Darkness-type Pokémon, with Weavile standing out due to its unique attacks and solid HP. Release date is unknown.