Vanilluxe Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #47

Character Intro

Vanilluxe from Darkness Ablaze is a Rare card numbered 47. As a Stage 2 Water-type with 150 HP, it leans on Bitter Cold to pressure the opponent with potential paralysis, while Frost Smash delivers a clean, chilly 90 damage that fits its frosty theme.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Vanillish)
• Ability: Bitter Cold — Once per turn, if active, flip a coin; on heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed
• Attack: Frost Smash — 90 damage, costs Water + Colorless energy
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: When its anger reaches a breaking point, this Pokémon unleashes a fierce blizzard that freezes every creature around it, be they friend or foe.
• Illustrator: kodama
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Vanilluxe appears in the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 47. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by kodama. The card’s print variants are unknown, indicating this may be the sole official version from this set.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: swsh3
• Subtypes: Stage 2
• Types: Water
• Print Variants: None listed
• Market Reference Query: Vanilluxe Darkness Ablaze 47

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic ability to paralyze opponents and solid HP make it a notable collector’s piece, though its tournament viability is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and condition of this rare Vanilluxe card, store it 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 surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Introduces Vanilluxe as a Water-type Stage 2 with a unique paralyzing ability and a strong attack, highlighted by kodama’s crisp illustration. The card is a rare find for collectors focusing on the Sword & Shield series.

This Vanilluxe card is a visually captivating and strategically interesting addition to any collection, especially for fans of icy Water-type Pokémon.