Radiant Eternatus Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Radiant Eternatus from Crown Zenith (card 105) is a striking Radiant Rare with 170 HP and the unique Climactic Gate ability. Its attack, Power Beam, adds a dynamic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, Radiant
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Climactic Gate allows you to bench up to 2 Pokémon VMAX from your deck but ends your turn.
• Attack: Power Beam deals 200 damage with a Fire, Darkness, and Colorless energy cost.
• Flavor Text: The core on its chest absorbs energy emanating from the lands of the Galar region, enabling Eternatus to stay active.
• Rules: Radiant Pokémon Rule restricts you to one Radiant Pokémon per deck.

Key Printings

This printing appears in the Crown Zenith set as card number 105 and is classified as Radiant Rare. It features the Radiant Pokémon subtype, is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, and has no evolutions or alternate forms associated with it.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code swsh12pt5-105 and the Radiant Rare rarity; the unique ability and Radiant subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
The Radiant Pokémon Rule limits deck construction to only one Radiant Pokémon, impacting deck-building strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Radiant Rare status, maintaining mint condition is advisable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crown Zenith: Introduced Radiant Eternatus as a powerful Basic Radiant Pokémon with a unique ability to accelerate Pokémon VMAX onto the bench at the cost of ending the turn. This set emphasizes strategic bench development and features striking Radiant artwork.