Arctovish V Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Arctovish V is a Rare Ultra from Evolving Skies (card 176). With 220 HP and the heavy-hitting “Giga Impact,” it’s a sturdy Water-type Basic V that can pressure opponents while soaking up damage.

Quick Facts

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

Key Printings

• Evolving Skies 176 is the key (and defining) printing of Arctovish V.
• Classified as Rare Ultra and presented as a Basic V with no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Set code: “swsh7-176”
• Illustrator: Eske Yoshinob
• Market reference query: “Arctovish V Evolving Skies 176”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• “Ancient Freeze”: Prevents Pokémon V or GX from attacking next turn, offering a tempo-control option.
• “Giga Impact”: Deals 220 damage but restricts attacking on your following turn, demanding careful sequencing.
• Overall: Tactically versatile, rewarding deliberate planning to alternate pressure and control.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a snug sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture.
• Add a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduced Arctovish V as a Rare Ultra card with strong Water-type attacks and a high HP pool, adding strategic depth to the Basic V Pokémon lineup.