Gengar VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gengar VMAX from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare Holo VMAX card numbered 157. With a striking 320 HP and the powerful attack G-Max Swallow Up, it pairs bold gameplay potential with a vivid, dynamic design that pops in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh8-157
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: VMAX, Single Strike
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Evolves From: Gengar V
• Rules: VMAX rule applies — opponent takes 3 Prize cards if this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact Fusion Strike printing of Gengar VMAX, card number 157. It is a Rare Holo VMAX with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set code “swsh8”
– Regulation mark “E”
– Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
– Signature attacks: “Fear and Panic” and “G-Max Swallow Up”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• VMAX rule applies: if Gengar VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• Play notes:
• “Fear and Panic” scales based on the opponent’s Pokémon V and GX in play.
• “G-Max Swallow Up” hits for 250 damage but comes with the drawback of skipping the next attack.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a sleeve (plus a rigid top-loader or card saver) to protect the holofoil surface during storage and transport.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending, scratching, or handling the holo areas without protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Introduced Gengar VMAX as a powerful Darkness-type VMAX in the Single Strike style. Features regulation mark “E,” situating it within a specific rotation cycle, though its current legality is unknown.