Volcanion ◇ 31/131
Set: Forbidden Light
Released: Mar 2, 2018
Pokémon
Water Type
Rare Prism Star Pull Rate: 1 in 60 packs (1.7%)
Water Type
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About Volcanion ◇
It expels its internal steam from the arms on its back. It has enough power to blow away a mountain.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #721
- Card Number 31/131
- Card RarityRare Prism Star
- IllustratorNaoki Saito
- Release Date04/05/2018
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Forbidden Light
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKalos
- Generation Generation 6
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water
- Health Points160 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Water 
Lightning ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Jet Geyser
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Water Energy card from your hand. If you do, your opponent switches their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon.
Attacks
- Sauna Blast100
This attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Rules
- ◇ (Prism Star) Rule: You can't have more than 1 ◇ card with the same name in your deck. If a ◇ card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Volcanion emerging powerfully from turbulent blue flames, its intense gaze focused forward as it releases steam from its arm vents, embodying raw energy and fiery determination in a swirling, dynamic scene.
Playability Overview
Volcanion Prism Star offers strategic disruption by forcing opponent switches with Jet Geyser, then punishing bench setup through Sauna Blast, but requires careful energy management due to its discard and retreat costs.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Elemental FuryVolcanion's intense design really draws you in with its fiery, steam-like elements and bold color scheme. This card would thrive on a page dedicated to powerful transformations and elemental clashes. Pair it with other aggressive Fire and Water types, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between heat and steam.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Bold Colors / Steam Power / Elemental Clash
