Vanilluxe Collectors Guide: Guardians Rising #35

Character Intro

Vanilluxe from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Pokémon card numbered 35 with 140 HP. A Stage 2 Water-type, it features the attacks Hail and Frozen Breath.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Vanillish)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: “Each of its two heads has a brain, and when they are in agreement, it attacks its enemies by exhaling a violent blizzard.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Vanilluxe appears in the Sun & Moon series, set code sm2, titled Guardians Rising.

• “Hail,” which deals 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon
• “Frozen Breath,” which deals 80 damage and can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon if two Water Energy are discarded

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the card number 35 in the Guardians Rising set and illustrated by kawayoo. The card image can be referenced at /images/sm2/sm2-35.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value lies in its ability to spread damage and paralyze opponents, but official tournament use is not confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the illustrated area by kawayoo. Proper storage will maintain its collector value over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set introduced Vanilluxe as a powerful Stage 2 Water-type with dual-headed thematic design and versatile attacks. The card stands out for its unique ability to damage multiple opponent Pokémon and inflict paralysis, reflecting the fierce blizzard described in its flavor text.

For collectors and players alike, this Vanilluxe card is a vivid representation of its icy power and strategic potential within the Guardians Rising set.