Rillaboom Collector’s Guide (Sword Shield #14)

Character Intro

Rillaboom from the Sword Shield set is a Rare Holo card with 170 HP. It features the ability Voltage Beat and the attack Hammer In. This vibrant card is numbered 14 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Thwackey)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle.

Key Printings

• Printing: Sword Shield set, card number 14, Rare Holo.
• Ability — Voltage Beat: allows searching for and attaching Grass Energy cards.
• Attack — Hammer In: dealing 140 damage with a cost of three Grass and one Colorless Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh1,” the regulation mark “D,” and the illustrator credit to Anesaki Dynamic. The card image can be referenced at /images/swsh1/swsh1-14.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
– No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant holo finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield: This set introduced Rillaboom as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a strong ability to accelerate energy attachment and a high-damage attack, reflecting its thematic drumming power.