Braixen BREAKthrough (xy8-26) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Braixen from the BREAKthrough set is an Uncommon Pokémon card with 80 HP. Numbered 26, it features a single attack—Flamethrower—and no abilities, offering straightforward, fiery offense for decks that can manage its Energy discard.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Fennekin)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attack: Flamethrower (70 damage, requires discarding an Energy attached to Braixen)
• Flavor Text: “When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.”
• Illustrator: kawayoo
• Set: BREAKthrough (xy8)
• Card Number: 26
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
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Key Printings

This exact Braixen card appears in BREAKthrough (xy8) as card 26 at Uncommon rarity. It has a single attack, Flamethrower, which deals 70 damage and requires discarding an Energy. The artwork and flavor text emphasize Braixen’s flame-signal theme.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Braixen card. It is identified by set code xy8 and card number 26. The illustrator is kawayoo, and it carries no regulation mark, making this printing straightforward for collectors to identify.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features no abilities and a single attack that demands energy management, which may influence its playability in casual formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve, stored flat and away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and distinct illustration, a cool, dry environment helps preserve condition and presentation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Includes Braixen as an Uncommon Stage 1 Fire-type with an energy-based Flamethrower attack. The set is known for dynamic artwork and diverse Pokémon types, with Braixen standing out for its distinctive flame signaling feature.