Ditto V Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV118

Character Intro

Ditto V from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Holo V card boasting 170 HP. Its unique ability, V Transformation, offers strategic versatility, complemented by the Stick On attack. This card stands out with its vivid design and solid gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh45sv-SV118
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: V Transformation — Switch this Pokémon with a Basic Pokémon V from your discard pile once per turn, keeping all attached cards and effects.
• Attack: Stick On — Attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Illustrator: Saki Hayashiro
• Set Code: swsh45sv
• Series: Sword & Shield

Key Printings

This exact printing of Ditto V appears in the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified by card number SV118. It is a Rare Holo V card, distinguished by its holographic finish and vibrant artwork. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Print Variants: None reported for this card.
• Market Reference Query: Ditto V Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV118
• Image URL: /images/swsh45sv/swsh45sv-SV118.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that this card carries the standard V rule: when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and detailed artwork by Saki Hayashiro, store Ditto V SV118 in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with acid-free pages to prevent bending and surface scratches. Handle with clean hands to maintain its pristine condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This subset includes Ditto V SV118 as a Rare Holo V, showcasing unique artwork and the innovative V Transformation ability. It is part of the Sword & Shield series and adds a collectible highlight for fans of versatile Basic Pokémon V cards. Release date is unknown.