Blaziken ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blaziken ex from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 89. It has 150 HP and features the powerful attack Blaze Kick, with artwork that captures Blaziken’s fiery presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2, ex
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: Water ×2, Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Blaziken ex is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, identified by the set code ex4 and card number 89. It is a Rare Holo EX card, notable for its high HP and powerful attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Illustrator: Hikaru Koike
– Signature attacks: Blaze Kick and Volcanic Ash
– Image reference: /images/ex4/ex4-89.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Attacks

• Blaze Kick: Involves a coin flip to determine additional damage or inflicting Burn.
• Volcanic Ash: Requires discarding Fire Energy to deal 100 damage to an opponent’s Pokémon.

As stated by the Pokémon-ex rule, knocking out this card awards the opponent 2 Prize cards—a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and maintain value, store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Minimize handling to avoid edge and surface wear, and use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Features Blaziken ex as a Rare Holo EX, emphasizing powerful Fire-type attackers. The set centers on the conflict between Team Magma and Team Aqua, with Blaziken ex representing the fiery intensity of Team Magma’s lineup.