Azelf (Plasma Blast 38) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Azelf from the Plasma Blast set is a Rare card numbered 38. This lively Pokémon has 60 HP and features the attack Trading Places. Its vibrant artwork makes it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Flavor Text: “When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 38 in the Plasma Blast set. It is a Rare card illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. No alternate release dates or reprints are noted for this specific version.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is a Basic Pokémon with the Psychic type and has no abilities but two attacks:
– Trading Places: Switch this Pokémon with one of your Benched Pokémon.
– Psyjamming: Move Special Energy attached to your opponent’s Pokémon to their other Pokémon in any way you like.

The card’s set code is bw10, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast: This set includes Azelf as a Rare Basic Psychic Pokémon with unique energy manipulation attacks. The set’s theme revolves around Plasma and energy control, fitting Azelf’s Psyjamming attack perfectly.