Rotom V Collector’s Guide: Lost Origin #177

Character Intro

Rotom V from the Lost Origin set is a Rare Ultra card with 190 HP. Its Ability, Instant Charge, offers strategic advantage, while its attack, Scrap Short, provides a dynamic offensive option. Numbered 177, it stands out with vibrant design and versatile gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Regulation Mark: F
• Rules: V rule applies — when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rotom V appears in the Lost Origin set (swsh11), numbered 177. It is a Rare Ultra card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “swsh11-177,” the illustrator Yuu Nishida, and its Rare Ultra rarity. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh11/swsh11-177.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Ability — Instant Charge: Draw 3 cards once per turn at the cost of ending your turn.
• Attack — Scrap Short: Put any number of Pokémon Tool cards from your discard pile into the Lost Zone, dealing 40 additional damage for each card moved this way.

These effects synergize with Pokémon Tool cards, enabling flexible hand-building and scalable damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store Rotom V in a protective sleeve 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

• Lost Origin (swsh11): This set introduced Rotom V as a Rare Ultra card with a distinctive Ability and attack that synergize with Pokémon Tool cards, adding strategic depth to Lightning-type decks. The set’s regulation mark is F, but the card’s exact release date remains unknown.