Braixen Collector’s Guide (XY 25)

Character Intro

Braixen from the XY set is an uncommon Pokémon card numbered 25. It features 80 HP and a fiery attack called Fire Tail Slap. This card offers a vibrant addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Fennekin)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: It has a twig stuck in its tail. With friction from its tail fur, it sets the twig on fire and launches into battle.

Key Printings

This exact Braixen card is from the XY set, identified by set code xy1 and card number 25.

• Clairvoyant Eye: Look at and reorder the top three cards of your deck.
• Fire Tail Slap: Deals 40 damage but requires discarding a Fire Energy attached to Braixen.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Key identifiers include the illustrator 5ban Graphics and the card’s unique attacks and artwork.
• The card’s image can be referenced at /images/xy1/xy1-25.jpg.

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

Protect the card in a sleeve and store it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—especially important for preserving the uncommon card’s distinctive artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY (xy1): This set introduced Braixen as a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with strategic attacks focused on deck manipulation and energy management. The card’s balanced HP and retreat cost make it a versatile addition to the XY series lineup.

For collectors seeking a vivid and tactically interesting Fire-type Pokémon, this Braixen card offers a compelling piece of the XY era.