Blacksmith (Flashfire 88a) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Blacksmith is a Rare Ultra Supporter card from the Flashfire set, numbered 88a. Its striking design complements the set’s dynamic theme and stands out for collectors seeking notable Supporter cards or Fire-focused pieces within the XY series.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: xy2-88a
• Series: XY
• Set Code: xy2
• Stage: Supporter
• Subtype: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules Text: Attach 2 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Fire Pokémon. | You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
• Evolves From: None
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Abilities/Attacks: None

Key Printings

This exact printing appears solely in Flashfire as card number 88a. Classified as a Rare Ultra, it’s a notable target for collectors of Supporter cards and Fire-type themes.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Its unique identifier is xy2-88a, visually marked by Masakazu Fukuda’s artwork and the absence of HP or attack values, consistent with its Supporter classification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The effect accelerates Fire Energy by attaching two Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to one of your Fire Pokémon. As a Supporter, it follows the rule that you may play only one Supporter per turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store Blacksmith in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and role, use a top-loader or place it in a binder alongside other Rare Ultra cards from Flashfire.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (xy2): Debuts as a Rare Ultra Supporter that boosts Fire-type decks via energy recovery, adding strategic depth and collectible appeal.