Honedge XY 83 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Honedge is a Common Pokémon card from the XY set, numbered 83. With 60 HP and the straightforward attack Pierce, this sleek card makes an easy, no-frills addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Pierce (10 damage, costs 1 Metal energy)
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the XY set printing of Honedge, card number 83. It is a Common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy1” and card number 83. The card features the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics and the XY series logo.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it has a moderate retreat cost that may see occasional play in casual decks.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced Honedge as a Basic Metal-type Pokémon with a straightforward attack and thematic flavor text emphasizing its ghostly nature. This set printing remains a staple for collectors interested in the early XY series.