Volcarona V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Volcarona V is a Rare Ultra card from the Evolving Skies set, numbered 170. This vibrant Pokémon boasts 210 HP and features the powerful Fire Blast attack. Its striking design captures the fiery essence of Volcarona in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This printing of Volcarona V appears in the Evolving Skies set, identified by the set code swsh7 and card number 170. As a Rare Ultra, it’s a notable pull for collectors focusing on Sword & Shield-era expansions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its card ID swsh7-170, Fire type, and the illustrator Eske Yoshinob. The card’s attacks are “Surging Flames,” which deals extra damage based on basic Energy cards in your discard pile, and “Fire Blast,” a powerful 160 damage attack requiring discarding an Energy.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The V rule applies, meaning if Volcarona V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Volcarona V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, consider a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Volcarona V debuts as a powerful Fire-type Basic V Pokémon with strong attacks and a high HP pool. It fits well into Fire-themed decks and offers strategic discard pile synergy with its Surging Flames attack.