Florges-EX Collector’s Guide: Phantom Forces #116

Character Intro

Florges-EX from the Phantom Forces set is a resilient Fairy-type EX with 160 HP and the elegant, hard-hitting “Bright Garden” attack. Numbered 116 and classified as a Rare Ultra, it pairs graceful artwork with real strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal (×2)
• Resistance: Darkness (-20)
• Rules: Pokémon-EX rule applies: when knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Florges-EX appears in the XY Phantom Forces expansion, card number 116. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card, making it a desirable find for collectors focusing on the XY series or Fairy-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its card number (116), set code (xy4), and the illustrator credit to Ryo Ueda. The card’s artwork and Fairy-type designation also help distinguish it from other Florges cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Lead: allows searching your deck for a Supporter card.
• Bright Garden: deals 20 damage times the number of Grass and Fairy Pokémon you have in play.
• As a Pokémon-EX, knocking it out awards the opponent two Prize cards, a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card’s surface and vibrant artwork by sleeving it promptly and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear, and minimize handling to keep it pristine.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (XY4): This set introduced Florges-EX as a powerful Fairy-type EX Pokémon with unique support capabilities. Its inclusion adds depth to Fairy-type decks and offers collectors a visually appealing Rare Ultra card.