Kingler V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kingler V is a Rare Holo V card from the Brilliant Stars set, numbered 28. With 220 HP and the hard-hitting Raging Pincer, it’s a resilient, straightforward attacker for Water-focused builds.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Kingler V
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Card ID: swsh9-28
• Image URL: /images/swsh9/swsh9-28.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Kingler V appears in the Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars expansion. It is a Rare Holo V card, numbered 28 in the set, featuring artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki.

• Falling Bubbles: allows searching for Water Energy cards.
• Raging Pincer: a high-damage attack that also inflicts self-damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Kingler V card. Identify it by set code “swsh9,” number 28, the PLANETA Mochizuki illustrator credit, Rare Holo V rarity, and regulation mark “F.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Kingler V follows the standard V rule: when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches, and minimize handling to preserve condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): Kingler V debuts as a powerful Water-type Basic V with strong energy acceleration and a high-damage attack, aligning with the set’s emphasis on dynamic V cards and appealing to Sword & Shield-era collectors.