Typhlosion ex

Typhlosion ex

Selected Masterpiece • 99/100
Artist Hikaru Koike
Market Price $140.46
Sandstorm EX 2003
The Illustrator

Hikaru Koike

Hikaru Koike is credited on 47 Pokémon TCG cards from 2000–2006, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases including Skyridge, Dragon, and Emerald. The work favors action-forward, focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color and crisp, illustrative detail.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Typhlosion ex card captures a moment of intense focus, with the Pokémon poised against a backdrop of swirling flames. Its fiery mane and determined expression convey a sense of power and readiness, as if it is preparing to unleash its fiery abilities. The scene feels alive, with the energy of battle palpable in the air, inviting the viewer to appreciate the raw strength of this creature. In this snapshot, Typhlosion stands as a fierce guardian of its territory.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Fire
Era
EX
Release
18/09/2003

Ring of Fire

40

The Defending Pokémon is now Burned, and can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.

Split Blast

100

Discard 1 Energy card attached to Typhlosion ex. If your opponent has more than 1 Defending Pokémon, you may do 50 damage to each of them instead.

Weakness
×2×2
Retreat Cost