We begin a new batch of additions to the Geopik archive with the smallest Fairy-type Pokémon, the charming Flabébé. This is a 1st Edition Common card from the XY-era set Wild Blaze. As the pre-evolution of Florges, it shares a deep connection to the earth that nurtures it, making it a wonderful “friend of the collection.”
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Flabébé (フラベベ)
- Set: Wild Blaze (XY2)
- Year: 2014
- Card Number: 051-080
- Rarity/Edition: Common (1st Edition)
- Artist: 5ban Graphics
- National Pokédex No.: 669
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fairy
- HP: 40
Attack 1:
- Japanese: アロマセラピー
- Romaji: Aromaserapī
- English: Aromatherapy
- Cost: [Fairy]
- Effect: Heal 10 damage from each of your Pokémon.
- Weakness: Metal x2
- Resistance: Dark -20
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless]
Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 花の 秘めた 力を 引き出して 自在に 操る。フラベベが 持つ 花は もはや 体の 一部だ。
- Romaji: Hana no himeta chikara o hikidashite jizai ni ayatsuru. Furabebe ga motsu hana wa mohaya karada no ichibu da.
- English: It draws out and controls the hidden power of flowers. The flower that Flabébé holds is now a part of its body.
Collector’s Notes
This Flabébé is a 1st Edition Common card from the Japanese set Wild Blaze (XY2). While Commons are the most frequent cards in a set, the 1st Edition stamp marks this as a lovely artefact from the initial 2014 print run, adding a touch of historical value. This card is also the first stage in the evolutionary line of the Florges we previously catalogued.
The artwork by 5ban Graphics is particularly notable for its unique style. It combines the clean, 3D model of Flabébé with a photorealistic background depicting a beautiful alpine meadow. This artistic choice grounds the fantastical Pokémon in a real-world environment, highlighting its connection to nature. The vibrant blues, pinks, and whites of the wildflowers create a stunning natural tapestry.
As a “friend of the collection,” Flabébé’s link to geology is subtle but essential. The card’s artwork places it in a rocky, mountainous habitat, the exact kind of environment where specific alpine flowers thrive. The types of flowers that grow in any given area are entirely dependent on the soil composition, which is determined by the underlying geology. Flabébé’s symbiotic relationship with its flower—which the Pokédex says is “part of its body”, makes it a living indicator of the local soil mineralogy. It is a beautiful representation of how life adapts to and draws strength from its geological environment.
