Hariyama Collector’s Guide: Furious Fists (xy3-52)

Character Intro

Hariyama from Furious Fists is a Rare Fighting-type with a sturdy 120 HP. It features the Thick Fat ability for added resilience and the hard-hitting Rocket Slap attack. As card number 52, it stands out with robust, dynamic artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Makuhita)
• Ability: Thick Fat — reduces damage from Fire or Water opponent attacks by 30 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Rocket Slap — costs Fighting + 2 Colorless Energy, deals 80 damage
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: “It stomps on the ground to build power. It can send a 10-ton truck flying with a straight-arm punch.”
• Set: Furious Fists (xy3)
• Card Number: 52
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: TOKIYA
• Image URL: /images/xy3/xy3-52.jpg

Key Printings

This printing is from Furious Fists (set code xy3), card number 52. It showcases the Thick Fat ability for Fire/Water damage reduction and the Rocket Slap attack dealing 80 damage. Its Rare rarity makes it appealing to collectors focused on Fighting-type Pokémon and the Furious Fists series.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist. Identify it by: Furious Fists (xy3), card number 52, illustrator TOKIYA, plus its distinctive Thick Fat ability and Rocket Slap attack.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. According to available data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Handle with clean hands and store in a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Furious Fists (xy3): A set rich in Fighting-type options; Hariyama stands out for Thick Fat and a solid 80-damage attack. The set is known for dynamic artwork and strategic elements, though the specific release date for this card is not listed here.