Kabu – Darkness Ablaze (swsh3-186) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kabu (swsh3-186) is a Rare Ultra Supporter card from Darkness Ablaze. The dynamic artwork captures his fiery spirit, making it a standout addition for collectors focused on high-rarity Sword & Shield-era cards.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh3-186
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Set Code: swsh3
• Stage: Supporter
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Rules Text: Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 4 cards. If your Active Pokémon is your only Pokémon in play, draw 8 cards instead. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Key Printings

Kabu appears exclusively in Darkness Ablaze as card number 186. It is a Rare Ultra, and the illustration by Hitoshi Ariga adds strong visual appeal for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code (swsh3), card number (186), and regulation mark (D). The Supporter subtype and lack of elemental type further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Kabu’s effect enables substantial draw power—4 cards by default, or 8 if your Active Pokémon is your only Pokémon in play—while adhering to the one-Supporter-per-turn rule.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain condition and preserve the artwork, store Kabu in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to minimize edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Includes the Kabu Supporter card as a Rare Ultra, featuring unique artwork and a powerful draw effect that complements the set’s emphasis on intense battles and strategic play.