Flareon – Power Keepers (#100)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Flareon (#100) is a Rare Holo Star card from EX - Power Keepers released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Flamethrower attack (50 damage), Discard a Fire Energy attached to Flareon Star.. TCGplayer market price sits around $413.33, Cardmarket average sale is €527.83, Floor listings start near €430.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $413.33
- Cardmarket trend price: €399.10
- Recent low listing: €430.00
Card Details
- Set
- Power Keepers
- Card Number
- 100
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Star
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Crimson Ray
Once during your turn, when you put Flareon Star from your hand onto your Bench, you may use this power. Each Active Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's) is now Burned.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Flamethrower
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 50
Discard a Fire Energy attached to Flareon Star.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Flareon from Power Keepers (Rare Holo Star) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Flareon 100 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Flareon's Flamethrower deals 50 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard a Fire Energy attached to Flareon Star.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Flareon Cards
Looking for other Flareon cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Keepers #100 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Star | $413.33 |
�📦 Power Keepers Set Context
This Flareon is part of the Power Keepers expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Flareon card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Star cards from Power Keepers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Flareon 100 was released in 2007 in the Power Keepers expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Power Keepers is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Flareon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Flareon card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Flareon works best in Fire type decks.