Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Battle Styles 86) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Single Strike Urshifu VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 86. With 330 HP and the headline attack G-Max One Blow, it’s a standout piece for both players and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: VMAX, Single Strike
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Evolves From: Single Strike Urshifu V
• Rules: VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 86 in the Battle Styles set. It is a Rare Holo VMAX card, showcasing Single Strike Urshifu VMAX with two powerful attacks: “Beatdown,” dealing 100 damage for three Colorless Energy, and “G-Max One Blow,” which deals 270 damage and requires discarding all Energy from this Pokémon. The latter attack’s damage is unaffected by any effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “swsh5-86” and its distinct Fighting-type VMAX Single Strike subtype. The card’s illustration by PLANETA Tsuji and its regulation mark “E” further help in authenticating this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It carries the VMAX rule, which awards the opponent 3 Prize cards if this Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches, and avoid excessive handling to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Introduced Single Strike Urshifu VMAX as a powerful Fighting-type VMAX card with high HP and impactful attacks, emphasizing aggressive playstyles and strategic energy management.