Medicham V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Medicham V is a Rare Ultra from Evolving Skies (card 186) with a sturdy 210 HP. It offers flexible play: use Yoga Loop to manipulate turns via damage counters, then pivot to Smash Uppercut for a clean, straightforward attack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic, V, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Rules: V rule applies—when Medicham V is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sword & Shield Evolving Skies expansion (set code swsh7, card 186). As a Rare Ultra, it’s a prime target for collectors who focus on high-rarity Rapid Strike Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers to note:
– Rapid Strike subtype and Fighting type
– The unique attack Yoga Loop, which places damage counters and can grant an extra turn under specific conditions
– Artwork by KIYOTAKA OSHIYAMA, recognizable to collectors

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Yoga Loop: Strategically places damage counters and can grant an additional turn if it Knocks Out an opponent’s Pokémon.
• Smash Uppercut: Deals 100 damage and is unaffected by Resistance.
• V rule: When Medicham V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and edges with sleeves, and keep the card away from sunlight and moisture. For a Rare Ultra, handle with clean hands and store in a rigid top-loader or binder to minimize edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Medicham V debuts as a Rapid Strike Basic V with a turn-manipulating attack that adds strategic depth to Fighting-type decks. Its high HP and solid damage output make it a standout in the set.