Cinderace Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV017

Character Intro

Cinderace from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Shiny Stage 2 card with 170 HP, featuring the Libero ability and the Flare Striker attack. Numbered SV017, it’s a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 170
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Raboot)
• Ability: Libero — Allows attaching up to 2 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile when Cinderace moves from Bench to Active.
• Attack: Flare Striker — Deals 190 damage but requires discarding 2 Energy.
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “It’s skilled at both offense and defense, and it gets pumped up when cheered on. But if it starts showboating, it could put itself in a tough spot.”
• Illustrator: Hitoshi Ariga
• Set: Shining Fates Shiny Vault (swsh45sv)
• Card Number: SV017
• Rarity: Rare Shiny
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set, identified as SV017. It is a Rare Shiny card featuring unique artwork by Hitoshi Ariga. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: swsh45sv
• Card Number: SV017
• Rarity: Rare Shiny
• Subtype: Stage 2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Print Variants: None reported

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its ability, Libero, supports energy acceleration from the discard pile, while its Flare Striker attack delivers high damage at the cost of discarding energy, making it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s shiny finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and consider using a top-loader or binder for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this Rare Shiny Cinderace. The set is prized for its striking artwork and collectible appeal, with SV017 standing out due to its combination of powerful abilities and aesthetic design.

This guide covers all known details for the Shining Fates Shiny Vault Cinderace SV017 printing. Release date and additional print variants remain unknown.