Morpeko V-UNION Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Morpeko V-UNION is a striking Promo card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, numbered SWSH289. This powerful card boasts 310 HP and features the dynamic attack Burst Wheel. Its unique design makes it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: V-UNION
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Set Code: swshp
• Series: sword_shield
• Subtypes: V-UNION
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This card is a promo printing identified as SWSH289 in the SWSH Black Star Promos set. It is notable for its V-UNION mechanic, which requires combining four different Morpeko V-UNION cards from the discard pile to play it on the Bench.

Attacks

• “Union Gain” — recycles Lightning Energy from the discard pile.
• “All You Can Eat” — replenishes the player’s hand.
• “Burst Wheel” — a powerful attack that scales with discarded energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its promo rarity, set code “swshp,” and card number SWSH289. The illustrator Yuu Nishida’s artwork is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– The card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
– The V-UNION rule states that once per game during your turn, you can combine four different Morpeko V-UNION cards from your discard pile and put them onto your Bench.
– When this Pokémon V-UNION is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s promo quality and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique V-UNION mechanic, maintaining the card in near-mint condition is recommended for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes exclusive promo cards like Morpeko V-UNION, which showcase innovative V-UNION mechanics and offer collectors unique additions outside the main expansions. The set’s release date is unknown, but it contributes to the diversity of Sword & Shield promotional offerings.