Galarian Darmanitan Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV024

Character Intro

Galarian Darmanitan from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Shiny card numbered SV024. With 140 HP and the hard-hitting Crushing Headbutt, it pairs sturdy stats with a gleaming shiny finish that appeals to collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Galarian Darumaka)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: On days when blizzards blow through, it comes down to where people live. It stashes food in the snowball on its head, taking it home for later.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified as card number SV024. It is a Rare Shiny card featuring artwork by nagimiso.

• “Blizzard” deals 80 damage and also damages each of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon by 10.
• “Crushing Headbutt” deals 170 damage but cannot be used consecutively.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code swsh45sv, card number SV024, and rarity as a Rare Shiny. The card’s market reference query is “Galarian Darmanitan Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV024.”

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 vibrant artwork and rare shiny status, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its retreat cost of 3 and notable attacks, it is a valuable collector’s piece rather than a common tournament staple.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this rare shiny Galarian Darmanitan. The set is known for its visually appealing cards and unique shiny artwork, making it a prized subset for collectors focusing on shiny Pokémon.