Gallade Collector’s Guide: Astral Radiance #62

Character Intro

Gallade from Astral Radiance is a Rare Holo, Stage 2 Psychic-type with 160 HP and the ability Buddy Catch, offering reliable Supporter search. Its attack, Swirling Slice, hits hard while redistributing Energy to your Bench. This card is numbered 62 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Kirlia)
• Ability: Buddy Catch — allows searching your deck for a Supporter card once per turn.
• Attack: Swirling Slice — deals 160 damage and moves an Energy from Gallade to a Benched Pokémon.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “True to its honorable-warrior image, it uses the blades on its elbows only in defense of something or someone.”
• Image URL: /images/swsh10/swsh10-62.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sword & Shield series set Astral Radiance as card number 62. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring the Psychic-type Gallade with the Buddy Catch ability and the Swirling Slice attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code swsh10 and regulation mark F.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface, store this Gallade card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Astral Radiance (swsh10): Features Gallade as a powerful Stage 2 Psychic-type with a unique ability to fetch Supporter cards and a high-damage attack that supports energy movement. This set highlights Gallade’s defensive and strategic traits with detailed artwork by Atsushi Furusawa.

This Gallade card is a collectible piece for fans of the Psychic type and those who appreciate tactical gameplay elements in the Pokémon TCG.