Finneon Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
See why Finneon belongs in every Fish collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-09-06
Popularity Rank: #948
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #967
2019 survey: #626
#948 / 1025
#0456
Finneon
Wing Fish Pokémon
After long exposure to sunlight, the patterns on its tail fins shine vividly when darkness arrives.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0456
Height
0.4 m
Weight
7.0 kg
Capture rate
190 / 255
Generation
Gen IV
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Fish
Finneon — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Finneon stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Water-creature charm — Finneon is the friendly face of wing fish pokémon Pokémon.
- Standing under half a meter tall, Finneon is tiny in the best possible way.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Finneon feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Finneon from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Mythical Island
One Diamond
Stellar Crown
Common
Lost Origin
Common
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Unified Minds
Common
Phantom Forces
Common
Stormfront
Common
Mysterious Treasures
Common
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Binder plan: Finneon edition
Spread layout for Finneon, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Finneon #SWSH240 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Finneon binder page.
Finneon #39 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Finneon binder page.
Finneon #35 (Stellar Crown) is a solid binder pick — easy to find and always looks great in a spread.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Finneon mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Finneon chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Unified Minds
Common
Stellar Crown
Common
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Mythical Island
One Diamond
Lost Origin
Common
Phantom Forces
Common
Right page
Stormfront
Common
Mysterious Treasures
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Finneon cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Finneon
Illustration by deviantart.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Finneon
Scene wallpaper — Finneon
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Finneon
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #456 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Finneon (ケイコウオ) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Fish, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Finneon's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Finneon on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Finneon — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
49
Attack
49
Defense
56
Sp. Atk
49
Sp. Def
61
Speed
66
Total: 330
Players file Finneon around tier "LC" while Ability Swift Swim (Doubles Speed during rain.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-water Finneon spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- Hidden Ability Water Veil is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Finneon — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Finneon, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
After long exposure to sunlight, the patterns on its tail fins shine vividly when darkness arrives.
The way its two tail fins flutter while it swims has earned it the nickname “BEAUTIFLY of the Sea.”
The line running down its side can store sunlight. It shines vividly at night.
Collectors still read Finneon and Lumineon fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Pearl) frames Finneon as the way its two tail fins flutter while it swims has earned it the nickname “beautifly of the sea.”. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Finneon
Spanish
Finneon
French
Écayon
Italian
Finneon
Japanese
ケイコウオ
Japanese (Romaji)
Keikouo
Korean
형광어
Chinese (Simplified)
荧光鱼
Chinese (Traditional)
螢光魚
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