Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX from the Battle Styles set boasts a striking 330 HP. This Rare Rainbow card features the powerful attack Gale Thrust, emphasizing swift and dynamic combat. Numbered 170, it stands out with its vibrant design and solid stats.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX
• Stage: VMAX, Rapid Strike (evolves from Rapid Strike Urshifu V)
• Type: Fighting
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Rules: VMAX rule applies — when Knocked Out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 170 from the Battle Styles set, featuring the Rare Rainbow rarity. It is a Fighting-type VMAX card with two attacks:
– “Gale Thrust,” which gains extra damage if the Pokémon moved from the Bench this turn
– “G-Max Rapid Flow,” which discards all Energy and deals damage to two of the opponent’s Pokémon
The card has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card’s unique identifiers include its set code “swsh5-170” and its classification as a Rare Rainbow card within the Battle Styles series. The illustrator KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It carries the VMAX rule, meaning if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Rainbow rarity, careful handling is recommended to avoid scratches or edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX as a powerful Fighting-type VMAX card with unique multi-target attack capabilities and a high HP pool, emphasizing aggressive bench-to-active strategies.