Escavalier (Unified Minds 142) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Escavalier from the Unified Minds set is a Rare card numbered 142. With a sturdy 130 HP and the striking Iron Lance attack, it’s a clean, reliable pickup for collections thanks to its distinctive design and dependable stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Karrablast)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Attacks:
• Discerning Spear: Deals 80 damage but only if the opponent’s Active Pokémon already has damage counters.
• Iron Lance: Deals 90 damage with a higher energy cost.
• Flavor Text: Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.
• Illustrator: Satoshi Shirai
• Image:
  

  

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series set Unified Minds with card number 142. It is classified as a Rare card with no special print variants. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions. It can be identified by set code “sm11-142,” its Rare rarity, and Satoshi Shirai’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its attacks require Metal energy, with Discerning Spear offering conditional damage and Iron Lance providing a straightforward high-damage option.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and lack of known variants, maintaining mint condition is ideal for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Features Escavalier as a Rare Metal-type Stage 1 Pokémon emphasizing strategic energy use across two distinct attacks, with artwork highlighting its armored, lance-wielding design.