Riolu Collector’s Guide (Fates Collide #45)

Character Intro

Riolu (Fates Collide #45) is a Common Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It features the single attack Double Smash, offering straightforward gameplay that appeals to both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Double Smash — Flip 2 coins; this attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Flavor Text: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
• Image URL: /images/xy10/xy10-45.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the XY series set Fates Collide with card number 45. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by You Iribi. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Riolu card.
• Identifiers include the set code “xy10” and the card number “45.”
• The card’s Fighting type, Basic stage, and single attack “Double Smash” are consistent identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and maintain card condition, store this Riolu card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep the artwork and text crisp for display or collection purposes.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (XY10): Introduces Riolu as a Common Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a coin-flip-based attack. The design emphasizes Riolu’s emotional aura, making it a visually appealing and thematic addition to the set.