Virizion Collector’s Guide (Ancient Origins #12)

Character Intro

Virizion from the Ancient Origins set is a Rare Holo card numbered 12. A Basic Grass-type with 110 HP, it pairs utility with pressure: Bail Out retrieves Pokémon from your discard, while Prize Count can spike damage when you’re behind on Prizes. The elegant holo treatment and swift-themed artwork underscore its standout presence in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Bail Out: Return 2 Pokémon from your discard pile to your hand (cost: 1 Grass).
• Prize Count: Deals 40 damage plus 80 more if you have more Prize cards left than your opponent (cost: 2 Grass).
• Flavor Text: “Legends say this Pokémon confounded opponents with its swift movements.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact Virizion card appears in the XY series, specifically the Ancient Origins set, identified as card number 12. It is a Rare Holo variant, making it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on holofoil cards from this era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through:
– Set code: xy7
– Card number: 12
– Illustrator: match
– Rarity: Rare Holo
– Type: Grass

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Virizion card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its playability in tournament settings is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store this Virizion card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Introduces Virizion as a Rare Holo Basic Grass-type with resource recovery via Bail Out and damage scaling through Prize Count. The artwork by match emphasizes Virizion’s legendary swiftness.