Torkoal (Dark Explorers 18) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Torkoal from the Dark Explorers set is an uncommon Basic Fire-type card with 90 HP. It features the Heat Blast attack alongside utility from Flame Cloak. As card number 18, it’s a solid, thematic addition to Black & White–era collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: It burns coal inside its shell for energy. It blows out black soot if it is endangered.
• Attacks:
• Flame Cloak: Flip a coin; if heads, attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. Deals 10 damage.
• Heat Blast: Deals 60 damage.

Key Printings

This printing is from the Dark Explorers set, card number 18. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. No release date is specified for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “bw5” and the card ID “bw5-18”. The Pokémon is Basic and has no evolutions listed.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store this Torkoal in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Torkoal appears as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with the energy-recovery Flame Cloak and a solid Heat Blast attack. Its flavor text and sturdy HP make it a memorable piece in the Black & White series.