Honedge (Kalos Starter Set 21) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Honedge is a striking Pokémon card from the Kalos Starter Set, numbered 21. With 60 HP and the attack Continuous Slash, it’s an elegant, straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Continuous Slash — Flip a coin until tails; does 30 damage per heads
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “Apparently this Pokémon is born when a departed spirit inhabits a sword. It attaches itself to people and drinks their life force.”
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Key Printings

This Honedge card is exclusively printed in the Kalos Starter Set (set code xy0), numbered 21. It features no evolutions or abilities, focusing solely on its signature attack, Continuous Slash.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this card. It is identified by its set code xy0-21 and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card lacks a rarity symbol and regulation mark, which is typical for starter set cards.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s sharp artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its unknown legality and potential collector interest, maintaining mint condition is advisable.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Kalos Starter Set (xy0): Introduced as a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with a unique coin-flip attack mechanic. The set focuses on starter Pokémon and includes this Honedge as a thematic representation of the Kalos region’s spectral sword Pokémon.