Torchic 017
Set: Nintendo Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 1, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #255
- Card Number 017
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
- Release Date01/10/2003
- SeriesNP
- Expansion Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Fire 
Water ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Ember30
Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Torchic.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Torchic standing confidently on a grassy hill. The background features a bright, partly cloudy sky with various shades of blue and white, creating a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere. Torchic, the small Fire-type Pokémon, is vividly rendered with striking shades of orange and yellow, adding warmth and energy to the scene.The art style is crisp and clean, with a bright color palette that emphasizes the cheerful and energetic nature of Torchic. The shading is subtle, giving a soft, rounded appearance to the Pokémon, while maintaining a playful and cartoonish aesthetic.
Playability Overview
Torchic's low HP and the drawback of discarding a Fire Energy to use Ember make it less viable in competitive play, though it can serve as a basic starter for quick evolution.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Sunny MeadowsPlace this Torchic in the center of a page that showcases bright and cheerful Pokémon. It pairs well with other Fire-type Pokémon or those with a sunny vibe, creating a lively atmosphere that reflects the warmth of the artwork's grassy background.Additional Binder Suggestions: Grassland / Cheerful / Bright Orange / Fire Starter / Meadow Friends
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