Cufant Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV090

Character Intro

Cufant from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Shiny card with 100 HP. Its Strength attack makes it a straightforward, sturdy Basic, while the shiny artwork adds strong visual appeal for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Attack: Strength (60 damage, costs Metal + 2 Colorless)
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: It digs up the ground with its trunk. It’s also very strong, being able to carry loads of over five tons without any problem at all.
• Illustrator: sowsow
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Shining Fates Shiny Vault printing of Cufant, card number SV090. It is a Rare Shiny variant, distinguished by its unique artwork and shimmering foil treatment typical of the Shiny Vault subset.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known alternate print variants for this exact card. It is identified by its set code “swsh45sv,” number SV090, and the Rare Shiny rarity. The regulation mark “D” places it within the Sword & Shield era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and foil shine, 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

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this Rare Shiny Cufant. It is a visually appealing collectible for fans of the Sword & Shield series, emphasizing unique foil patterns and alternate colorations.