XY Black Star Promos / #XY161/211

Braixen

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): XY Black Star Promos
Rarity (source): Promo
Illustrator: kirisAki
Source reference: xyp-XY161

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Braixen keeps a branch planted in its tail. When it takes the branch and rubs it against its fur, it catches fire. Braixen can then use it in battle. The Pokédex also gives it a less offensive use: waving this burning stick communicates with its kind. The same object therefore becomes both weapon and signal. Fire does not appear without a preparatory gesture; it arises from friction between branch and fur.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Braixen's branch ignites through friction when it takes it from its tail and rubs it against its fur. Pokémon Y notes that it can wave this flaming stick to communicate with other Braixen; Pokémon X mentions its use in battle.

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Card details

HP: 80
Type (source): Fire
Stage (source): Stage1
Pokédex number: 654
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Water ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

When the twig is plucked from its tail, friction sets the twig alight. The flame is used to send signals to its allies.

Attacks

Destructive Flame

Cost: Fire

Damage: 20

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Crackling Ribbon

Cost: Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 30

Documented variants

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Normal
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