Sneasel – Flashfire (xy2-50) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Sneasel from the Flashfire set is a nimble Uncommon Basic Pokémon with 60 HP. It features the straightforward attack Scratch, making it a simple yet agile addition to any collection. This card is numbered 50 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Attacks:
• Scratch (10 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Flash Claw (Opponent discards a card, costs Darkness + Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: It feeds on eggs stolen from nests. Its sharply hooked claws rip vulnerable spots on prey.
• Illustrator: Mizue
• Set: Flashfire (xy2)
• Card Number: 50
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact Flashfire printing of Sneasel, card number 50 (xy2). It is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions printed on this card, illustrated by Mizue, and classified as Uncommon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Sneasel from Flashfire. Key identifiers:
– Set code: “xy2”
– Card number: 50
– Darkness type with Psychic resistance and Fighting weakness
– Retreat cost: one Colorless Energy

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not marked as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its tactical Flash Claw attack can disrupt opponents by forcing them to discard cards, which may offer strategic value in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to preserve the detailed artwork by Mizue. A temperature-controlled environment helps maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (xy2): Includes Sneasel card number 50, a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with moderate HP and disruptive attack capabilities, emphasizing the Pokémon’s predatory traits in its artwork and design.