Sylveon V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Sylveon V from Evolving Skies is a Rare Ultra card with 200 HP. It showcases the Dream Gift Ability and the Magical Shot attack, making it a standout piece for collectors and fans of the Rapid Strike subtype. This card is numbered 184 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, V, Rapid Strike
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Dream Gift – Once per turn, search your deck for an Item card, reveal it, add it to your hand, then shuffle. Using this ends your turn.
• Attack: Magical Shot – 60 damage for two Colorless energy.
• V Rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Sylveon V is from the Evolving Skies expansion (set code swsh7), numbered 184. This printing is notable for its Rare Ultra rarity and the Rapid Strike subtype, which is less common among Sylveon cards.

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code swsh7-184, regulation mark E, and the illustrator credit to Yuu Nishida. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh7/swsh7-184.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

• Play notes: Dream Gift offers reliable Item access and deck-thinning but ends your turn, so timing is crucial. Magical Shot provides straightforward, consistent 60 damage for a low Colorless cost.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card’s vibrant artwork and condition by using sleeves and avoiding sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Sylveon V debuts as a Rare Ultra card with a unique Rapid Strike subtype and a versatile Ability that enhances deck consistency. Its Psychic typing and solid HP make it a resilient Basic Pokémon in this set. Release date is unknown.