Fletchinder (Phantom Forces 9) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Fletchinder from the Phantom Forces set is an uncommon card numbered 9 with 80 HP. This fiery Pokémon features the attack Combustion, showcasing its blazing abilities. Its vibrant design captures the energetic spirit of Fletchinder in battle.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• HP: 80
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Fletchling)
• Attacks: Peck (20 damage, 1 Fire energy), Combustion (60 damage, 2 Fire + 1 Colorless energy)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: From its beak, it expels embers that set the tall grass on fire. Then it pounces on the bewildered prey that pop out of the grass.
• Illustrator: Suwama Chiaki
• Set: Phantom Forces (xy4)
• Card Number: 9
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Fletchinder appears in the Phantom Forces set, identified by set code xy4 and card number 9. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Fire type, Stage 1 subtype, and the unique combination of attacks Peck and Combustion. The card’s illustrator, Suwama Chiaki, also helps distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): This set includes Fletchinder as a fiery Stage 1 Pokémon with solid mid-range HP and two Fire-type attacks, fitting well into Fire-themed decks. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic and elemental Pokémon, with this card exemplifying that theme through its embers and hunting flavor text.