Vikavolt (Sun Moon 52) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vikavolt from the Sun Moon set is a Rare Holo card numbered 52. This vibrant Pokémon boasts 150 HP and features the ability Strong Charge. Its powerful attack, Electro Cannon, adds strategic depth to any deck.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Charjabug)
• Ability: Strong Charge — allows searching your deck for a Grass and a Lightning Energy card to attach to your Pokémon once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Electro Cannon — deals 150 damage but requires discarding 3 Energy from Vikavolt.
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: It produces electricity via an electrical organ in its abdomen. It overwhelms bird Pokémon with shocking beams of electrical energy.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun Moon set, card number 52, featuring a Rare Holo rarity. It is a Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon card illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Vikavolt card. It can be identified by its set code “sm1-52” and the distinctive holo foil treatment. The card’s unique ability, Strong Charge, and its powerful Electro Cannon attack also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status for this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including this card in competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and 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

• Sun Moon (sm1): This set introduced Vikavolt as a powerful Stage 2 Lightning-type Pokémon with a unique energy-accelerating ability and a high-damage attack, adding strategic depth to Lightning decks.