Glaceon (Dark Explorers 30) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Glaceon from the Dark Explorers set is a rare card numbered 30, boasting 90 HP. This sleek Pokémon features the attack Reflect Energy, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Its cool design fits well within the set’s icy theme.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Attacks: Quick Attack (10+ damage), Reflect Energy (40 damage)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Flavor Text: “By controlling its body heat, it can freeze the atmosphere around it to make a diamond-dust flurry.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Dark Explorers set, identified by the set code bw5 and card number 30. It features no special print variants and is illustrated by Ryo Ueda. The card’s attacks include Quick Attack, which can deal extra damage on a coin flip, and Reflect Energy, which allows energy manipulation between Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its Water type, Stage 1 subtype, and the absence of abilities. The card’s weakness to Metal and retreat cost of 1 are consistent with its balanced design. The official market reference query is “Glaceon Dark Explorers 30.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s detailed artwork and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is a rare printing. Proper storage will help retain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Glaceon as a Stage 1 evolution of Eevee, emphasizing energy manipulation and quick strikes. The card fits well within the set’s theme of exploration and discovery, with a focus on elemental powers.