Delphox Collector’s Guide: Fates Collide #13

Character Intro

Delphox from Fates Collide is a Rare Holo, card number 13, with 140 HP. It features the striking attack Flickering Flames, and the artwork captures Delphox’s fiery presence in battle.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• HP: 140
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Braixen)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Flickering Flames: Deals 40 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep.
• Psystorm: Deals 20 damage times the total Energy attached to all Pokémon in play.
• Flavor Text: Using psychic power, it generates a fiery vortex of 5,400 degree Fahrenheit, incinerating foes swept into this whirl of flame.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Set: XY – Fates Collide (xy10)
• Card Number: 13

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the XY Fates Collide printing, card number 13, with Delphox as a Rare Holo. No alternate printings or promo versions are noted for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code “xy10” and card number “13.” The holographic Rare finish and Kagemaru Himeno’s illustration further aid collectors.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Psystorm scales damage with the total Energy attached to all Pokémon in play, offering strategic potential in casual or themed decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and humidity. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches, and avoid extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (xy10): Introduces Delphox as a Fire-type Stage 2 Pokémon with psychic-themed attacks. The set is known for vibrant artwork and strategic elements, with this card standing out for Psystorm’s scalable damage and its status-inflicting Flickering Flames.