Regice Collector’s Guide: Crimson Invasion #28

Character Intro

Regice from the Crimson Invasion set is a Rare Holo card numbered 28. With 130 HP, the Iceberg Shield ability, and the Frost Smash attack, it offers a solid blend of defense and offense for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Ability: Iceberg Shield — prevents all effects of attacks from opponent’s Stage 2 Pokémon if Regirock is in play
• Attack: Frost Smash — deals 70 damage, costs Water + 2 Colorless energy
• Flavor Text: “It is said to have slept in a glacier for thousands of years. Its body can’t be melted, even by magma.”
• Set Code: sm4
• Subtypes: Basic
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Crimson Invasion expansion. It is a Rare Holo card numbered 28 in the set, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. No alternate print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Regice card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sm4” and card number “28.” The card’s holofoil finish and rarity symbol confirm its status as a Rare Holo.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This Regice card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability, Iceberg Shield, offers strategic protection when paired with Regirock, making it a notable choice for thematic or casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Regice in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially the illustrated front, to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Introduced Regice as a Rare Holo Basic Water-type with a synergy ability involving Regirock. The set emphasized powerful Stage 2 Pokémon interactions, with Regice providing defensive support through its Iceberg Shield ability.