Dottler Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV008

Character Intro

Dottler SV008 is a Rare Shiny from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset. This 70 HP Pokémon features the straightforward attack Ram, and its shiny variant offers a distinctive appeal for collectors seeking unique cards.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Blipbug)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Reflect: Reduces damage taken by 40 during opponent’s next turn (cost: 1 Colorless)
• Ram: Deals 30 damage (cost: 1 Grass + 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “As it grows inside its shell, it uses its psychic abilities to monitor the outside world and prepare for evolution.”
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified by set code swsh45sv and card number SV008. It is a Rare Shiny variant, notable for its shimmering artwork and rarity within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card ID swsh45sv-SV008 and the illustrator credit to tetsuya koizumi. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh45sv/swshsv-SV008.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare shiny finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features rare shiny Pokémon cards with unique foil patterns. Dottler SV008 stands out as a shiny Stage 1 Grass-type with a focus on damage reduction and moderate attack power, fitting the set’s theme of collectible shiny variants.

This guide covers all known details for the Dottler SV008 card from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set.