Stunky (Flashfire 53) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Stunky is a common Pokémon card from the Flashfire set, numbered 53. It has 60 HP and features the attack Slash. This straightforward card offers a solid addition for collectors focusing on the Flashfire series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attacks:
• Smokescreen: May prevent the Defending Pokémon’s attack next turn if a coin flip is tails.
• Slash: Deals 20 damage for two Colorless energy.
• Flavor Text: “It sprays a foul fluid from its rear. Its stench spreads over a mile radius, driving Pokémon away.”
• Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto
• Card Number: 53/Flashfire
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Stunky appears in the XY series, specifically the Flashfire set. It is a common card with no evolutions or special abilities. The card’s attacks focus on disruption and straightforward damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “xy2,” card number 53, and the illustrator Kyoko Umemoto. The card’s Darkness type and Basic stage subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its simple attack set and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive tournament use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain the clarity of the illustration and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (XY2): Introduced as a common Darkness-type Basic Pokémon with a focus on disruption via Smokescreen and modest damage output through Slash. This set features Kyoko Umemoto’s detailed artwork capturing Stunky’s characteristic stench-based defense.

This Stunky card remains a straightforward and thematic addition to any XY Flashfire collection.