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Cyndaquil

Astral Radiance / #023/189

Cyndaquil

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Astral Radiance
Rarity (source)
Common
Illustrator
sui
Source reference
swsh10-023

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The Pokémon’s story

Cyndaquil readily curls up on itself. Yet this timid posture hides a spectacular defense: when it feels attacked, flames rise from its back to protect it. Its reserve and power are not opposites. The little Pokémon does not necessarily seek to impress, but its body has a fiery response when its treasured peace is threatened.

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

A detail worth noticing

This Cyndaquil's first attack searches for up to two basic Energy in the deck, reveals them, and adds them to the hand before shuffling. Its other attack deals 10 damage. The first therefore prepares resources visible to the opponent instead of immediately producing damage.

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Card details

HP
60
Type (source)
Fire
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
155
Regulation mark
F
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

Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.

Attacks

Charge Energy

Cost: Colorless

Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Live Coal

Cost: Colorless

Damage: 10

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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