Scizor V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Scizor V from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon V with 210 HP. This sleek Pokémon features the powerful attack Slashing Claw and is numbered 183 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Scizor V
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh3
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rules: V rule applies (opponent takes 2 Prize cards when knocked out)
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Scizor V appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is card number 183 and classified as a Rare Ultra. The illustrator is Satoshi Shirai, known for detailed and dynamic artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “swsh3,” regulation mark “D,” and its classification as a Basic V Pokémon. The card’s attacks, “Hack Off” and “Slashing Claw,” along with its Metal typing and 210 HP, help distinguish it from other Scizor cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It features the V rule, meaning if Scizor V is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.
• Its attacks allow it to discard both a Pokémon Tool and a Special Energy from the opponent’s Active Pokémon, providing tactical disruption.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear. Minimize handling to maintain its Rare Ultra quality and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Introduced Scizor V as a powerful Metal-type Basic V Pokémon with disruptive attacks and high HP. This set is known for its dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements, with Scizor V standing out as a notable Rare Ultra card.