Escavalier Collector’s Guide (Dark Explorers #74)

Character Intro

Escavalier from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare card numbered 74 with a solid 90 HP. Its standout attack, Cavalry Lance, adds a strategic edge to battles. The design and stats make it a notable addition for collectors focusing on Rare cards.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Karrablast)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Attacks:
• Joust: Discards a Pokémon Tool card attached to the Defending Pokémon before dealing 30 damage (cost: 1 Metal).
• Cavalry Lance: Deals 70 damage and grants no Weakness to this Pokémon during the opponent’s next turn (cost: 2 Metal, 1 Colorless).
• Flavor Text: “They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely.”
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Escavalier appears in the Dark Explorers set, card number 74. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. The release date of this printing is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “bw5-74,” rarity, and illustrator. The card’s unique combination of Metal typing, Stage 1 evolution from Karrablast, and its specific attacks also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks provide strategic options such as tool removal and temporary immunity to Weakness, which could be valuable in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and card condition, store Escavalier in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider using a top loader or binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set includes Escavalier as a Rare Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon, emphasizing tactical play with its tool-discarding and Weakness-negating attacks. The set’s artwork and card design reflect the intense, fast-paced nature of Escavalier’s battle style.

This guide covers the exact Dark Explorers printing of Escavalier (bw5-74) with all known details and identifiers.