Aegislash Collector’s Guide: Paradox Rift Illustration Rare

Character Intro

Aegislash from Paradox Rift is an Illustration Rare with 150 HP. It features the ability Mysterious Shield and the attack Hard Bashing. The detailed artwork makes it a striking addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 150
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Doublade)
• Ability: Mysterious Shield (prevents damage from opponent’s Pokémon ex and Pokémon V)
• Attack: Hard Bashing (120 damage, unaffected by effects on opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Rarity: Illustration Rare
• Regulation Mark: G
• Series: Scarlet & Violet
• Set: Paradox Rift

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Paradox Rift set, card number 210, with Illustration Rare rarity. It is a Stage 2 Metal-type Pokémon card featuring the ability Mysterious Shield and the attack Hard Bashing. Takumi Wada’s artwork highlights Aegislash’s spectral and commanding nature.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card ID sv4-210, set code sv4, and regulation mark G. Its Illustration Rare treatment and the illustrator’s signature style make it easily recognizable.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability Mysterious Shield offers protection against damage from Pokémon ex and Pokémon V, while Hard Bashing deals consistent damage unaffected by effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon, making it strategically interesting in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the illustration and condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique artwork, consider a top-loader or rigid case for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift (sv4): This set introduces Aegislash as a powerful Stage 2 Metal-type with a unique ability and attack, emphasizing its spectral powers and strategic defensive capabilities. The Illustration Rare printing showcases detailed artwork by Takumi Wada, making it a standout collectible within the Scarlet & Violet series.