Sylveon V Collector’s Guide (Evolving Skies #74)

Character Intro

Sylveon V from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Holo V card featuring 200 HP. It boasts the charming ability Dream Gift and the attack Magical Shot. This card is numbered 74 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh7-74
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, V, Rapid Strike
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Dream Gift — Search your deck for an Item card, add it to your hand, then shuffle. Your turn ends if you use this.
• Attack: Magical Shot — 60 damage, costs two Colorless energy.
• V Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Evolving Skies set, card number 74. It is a Rare Holo V card notable for its vibrant holofoil finish and distinctive artwork by aky CG Works. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented here.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Sylveon V card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (swsh7), card number (74), and the Rapid Strike subtype. The regulation mark is E, confirming its intended play era, though its current legality is unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks. The Dream Gift ability offers tactical Item card retrieval but ends the turn immediately, requiring careful timing. The Magical Shot attack provides reliable damage output with a low energy cost.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo V finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches. Handle the card by its edges to avoid fingerprints on the holofoil.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduced Sylveon V as a powerful Psychic-type Rapid Strike Basic Pokémon with a unique ability and solid HP. This set is known for its diverse V and VMAX cards, with Sylveon V standing out due to its strategic Dream Gift ability and consistent attack damage.