Alakazam V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Alakazam V from the Vivid Voltage set is a Rare Ultra card with 190 HP. Its signature attack, Mind Ruler, highlights its psychic prowess. Numbered 172 in the set, it’s a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Alakazam V
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Attacks:
• Zen Spoon: Place 3 damage counters on your opponent’s Pokémon in any way you like (cost: 1 Psychic).
• Mind Ruler: Deals 30 damage times the number of cards in your opponent’s hand (cost: 2 Psychic).

Key Printings

This guide focuses on Alakazam V from the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage expansion, card number 172. It is a Rare Ultra card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: swsh4-172
– Regulation mark: D
– Illustrator: Ayaka Yoshida
– Typing: Psychic
– Stage: Basic V

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. The V rule applies, meaning if Alakazam V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection, and avoid excessive handling—especially since it is a Rare Ultra card.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): Introduced Alakazam V as a powerful Psychic-type Basic V with strategic attacks that leverage opponent hand size and flexible damage placement. This set is known for its dynamic V cards and vibrant artwork by illustrators like Ayaka Yoshida.