Flapple VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Flapple VMAX from the Battle Styles set is a Rare Rainbow card with 320 HP and the hard-hitting G-Max Rolling attack. Numbered 164, it stands out for its vibrant design and formidable presence for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh5-164
• Type: Grass
• Stage: VMAX (evolves from Flapple V)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Set Code: swsh5
• Attack: G-Max Rolling (250 damage minus 10 for each damage counter on this Pokémon)
• Rules: VMAX rule applies—when knocked out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This printing is card number 164 in Battle Styles, a Rare Rainbow variant with shimmering foil and artwork by PLANETA Tsuji. There are no known alternate printings or reprints of this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented. Identifiers include set code (swsh5), regulation mark (E), and illustrator credit to PLANETA Tsuji. The card image is available at /images/swsh5/swsh5-164.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The VMAX rule applies: if Flapple VMAX is knocked out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards. Its high HP and powerful attack make it a strong option in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the Rare Rainbow foil and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and scratches, and handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles (swsh5): Debuted Flapple VMAX as a Rare Rainbow Grass-type with an attack that scales down based on damage counters, showcasing the set’s emphasis on impactful VMAX evolutions and strategic retreat costs.

A visually striking and strategically interesting piece from the Sword & Shield era, this Flapple VMAX remains a standout for collectors.