Character info
The character
Chi-Yu, the Ruinous Pokémon, is a Fire and Dark-type legendary from the Paldea region, first introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It is said to be born from accumulated envy, embodied in a curved bead on its head, and is known for its flame-like fins and small fish-like body. Chi-Yu can dissolve itself into flames that burn away the will to fight, and it holds a place among the four Treasures of Ruin.
This card
This is Chi-Yu, number 059/084 from the Pitch Black set, printed as a holofoil rare with a star rarity symbol. The card uses a close-up illustration of Chi-Yu's face surrounded by swirling dark and red flame patterns, credited to illustrator IKEDA Saki. The card background text notes it as National Pokédex number 1004, listed at 1'4" tall and 10.8 lbs.
How it plays
Chi-Yu is a Basic Pokémon with 90 HP, weak to Grass-type attacks (×2), with no listed resistance, and a retreat cost of one colorless energy. Its single attack, Whirling Envy, costs one Water energy and deals 20+ damage, dealing 90 additional damage if Chi-Yu already has 2 or more damage counters on it, and this attack's damage is not affected by Weakness.
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Card details confirmed
A card with this name and number exists in the public card catalogue, in Pitch Black, a set of 84 cards, rarity Rare. The details on this certificate match it.
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About this card
#1004 in the National Pokédex · a Generation IX Pokémon · 67 different cards of it exist.
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Authenticity
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The working behind this grade
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