Flareon (Sandstorm 5) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Flareon from the Sandstorm set is a Rare Holo card numbered 5. It boasts 80 HP and features the dynamic Flamethrower attack. This vibrant card captures Flareon’s fiery essence with striking artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Super Singe: 20 damage; flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is Burned.
• Flamethrower: Discard a Fire Energy attached to Flareon to deal 70 damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sandstorm expansion, identified by the set code “ex2” and card number 5. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Midori Harada, showcasing Flareon’s fiery power with a clean and vivid design.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card ID “ex2-5,” the Sandstorm set symbol, and the unique artwork by Midori Harada. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it has no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): This set features a variety of Pokémon with elemental themes. Flareon stands out as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 with strong attacks and a rare holo treatment, making it a desirable addition for collectors focusing on the ex series.