Delphox Collector’s Guide (XY 26)

Character Intro

Delphox from the XY set is a Rare Holo Stage 2 Fire-type with 140 HP. It features the Mystical Fire ability and the Blaze Ball attack, pairing vibrant artwork with solid gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Braixen)
• Ability: Mystical Fire — allows you to draw cards until you have 6 in hand once per turn before attacking
• Attack: Blaze Ball — base 50 damage plus 20 more for each Fire Energy attached
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: “It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.”
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY set, card number 26, at Rare Holo rarity. It is a Stage 2 Fire-type evolving from Braixen, with an ability that supports hand management and a scalable attack that benefits from Fire Energy attachments.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy1-26,” the 5ban Graphics illustration, and its holographic Rare Holo foil treatment.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its ability to draw cards and a damage-scaling attack make it a potentially strategic choice in casual play, but official tournament use is not confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holographic finish by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced Delphox as a powerful Stage 2 Fire-type with a unique hand-size ability and an attack that grows stronger with Fire Energy attachments. Known for dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements.
• Other Sets: Unknown for this exact printing.