Gladion (Crimson Invasion 109) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gladion is a Rare Ultra card from the Crimson Invasion set, numbered 109. The vivid artwork captures the character’s intense presence, and its rarity and detailed design give it a standout place in collections.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm4-109
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Subtypes: Supporter

Card Text

• Legality: unknown

• Supporter rule:
  “Look at your face-down Prize cards and put 1 of them into your hand. Then, shuffle this Gladion into your remaining Prize cards and put them back face down. If you didn’t play this Gladion from your hand, it does nothing.”

• Standard Supporter rule:
  “You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gladion appears only in the Crimson Invasion set, numbered 109. It is a Rare Ultra card, notable for collectors focusing on high-rarity Supporter cards from the Sun & Moon era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code sm4-109 and the illustrator TOKIYA. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm4/sm4-109.jpg.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.
• Handle with clean hands to avoid oils or dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Introduced the Gladion Supporter card as a Rare Ultra, adding a strategic Prize card manipulation mechanic to the Sun & Moon series. The set is known for its diverse Supporter cards and powerful Pokémon, with this Gladion standing out for its unique gameplay effect and striking TOKIYA illustration.