Emboar Collector’s Guide: Black White Set (bw1-19)

Character Intro

Emboar from the Black White set is a Rare Holo card numbered 19. A Stage 2 Fire-type with 150 HP, it centers on the high-impact attack Flare Blitz. The dynamic artwork by Kouki Saitou underscores the card’s blazing power and presence.

Quick Facts

• HP: 150
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Pignite)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Heat Crash (50 damage, costs Fire + 2 Colorless)
• Flare Blitz (150 damage, costs 2 Fire + 2 Colorless; requires discarding all Fire Energy attached)
• Flavor Text: “It can throw a fire punch by setting its fists on fire with its fiery chin. It cares deeply about its friends.”
• No abilities listed
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Emboar appears in the Black White set as card number 19. It is a Rare Holo variant illustrated by Kouki Saitou. No other print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: bw1
• Card Number: 19
• No alternate print variants or promo versions are known.
• No special regulation marks or unique identifiers beyond the set code and number.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and stage, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): This set introduced Emboar as a powerful Stage 2 Fire-type with strong attacks like Flare Blitz, emphasizing energy management due to its discard effect. The card’s high HP and retreat cost reflect its robust battle presence.