Charizard V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Charizard V from the Darkness Ablaze set is a striking Rare Holo V card numbered 19. With 220 HP, it’s a formidable Basic Pokémon V whose Fire Spin attack captures the fiery essence of this iconic Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

• Printing: This exact printing is from the Darkness Ablaze set, card number 19. It is a Rare Holo V card featuring Charizard V with no evolutions from previous forms.
• Attacks: Claw Slash (80 damage) and Fire Spin (220 damage), with Fire Spin requiring discarding 2 Energy from Charizard V.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “swsh3-19” and the illustrator credit to aky CG Works. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh3/swsh3-19.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It carries the standard V rule, which impacts prize card rewards upon knockout.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Charizard V as a powerful Basic V card with high HP and strong Fire-type attacks, emphasizing aggressive playstyles with energy management due to Fire Spin’s discard cost.