Archen (Plasma Blast 53) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Archen from the Plasma Blast set is an uncommon Restored Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features the ability Prehistoric Call and the attack Wing Attack. This card is numbered 53 in its set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats & Text

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Restored (evolves from Plume Fossil)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Prehistoric Call — allows you to return Archen from your discard pile to the bottom of your deck once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Wing Attack — deals 20 damage with a cost of two Colorless energies.
• Flavor Text: “It was revived from an ancient fossil. Not able to fly, it lived in treetops and hopped from one branch to another.”
• Rules: Can only be placed on your Bench with the effect of Plume Fossil.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Plasma Blast set, card number 53. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Mizue, with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw10” and the card ID “bw10-53.” The card’s market reference query is “Archen Plasma Blast 53.” The card image can be found at /images/bw10/bw10-53.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It is a Restored Pokémon and must be played according to the special rule that it can only be placed on the Bench with the effect of Plume Fossil.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s detailed artwork and uncommon status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its fossil theme and unique ability, maintaining the card’s condition enhances its collectible appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast (bw10): Introduced Archen as a Restored Pokémon with a unique ability to recycle itself from the discard pile. This set highlights fossil revival themes and Fighting-type Pokémon, with Archen standing out due to its prehistoric origins and tactical ability.