Rayquaza VMAX (Evolving Skies 217) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rayquaza VMAX from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Rainbow card with a striking 320 HP. It features the dynamic ability Azure Pulse and the powerful attack Max Burst. This card is numbered 217 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: VMAX, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistances: None listed
• Regulation Mark: E
• Evolves From: Rayquaza V

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Evolving Skies set, card number 217, featuring a Rare Rainbow rarity. The artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki showcases Rayquaza in its VMAX form.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no listed print variants. It is identified by the set code “swsh7” and the card ID “swsh7-217.” The card is part of the Rapid Strike subtype and carries the regulation mark E.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• The card has the VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• The ability “Azure Pulse” allows discarding your hand to draw 3 cards once per turn.
• The attack “Max Burst” can discard any amount of basic Fire or Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon to add 80 damage per card discarded, starting at 20 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store this card in a protective sleeve.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: This set includes the Rayquaza VMAX card as a Rare Rainbow, emphasizing powerful VMAX evolutions with unique abilities and attacks. The set code “swsh7” identifies this printing within the Sword & Shield series.