Aegislash Collector’s Guide: Team Up #109

Character Intro

Aegislash from the Team Up set is a Rare Holo card numbered 109. This striking Pokémon boasts 140 HP and features the Ability Royal Guard. Its attack, Shield Bash, fits its defensive theme with a solid strategic edge.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Doublade)
• Ability: Royal Guard — reduces damage taken by 40 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Shield Bash — deals 100 damage unaffected by opponent’s Active Pokémon effects
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Team Up set (sm9), card number 109. It is a Rare Holo variant featuring detailed artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. No other print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Aegislash card. It can be identified by its set code “sm9,” card number 109, and the distinctive Rare Holo rarity. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm9/sm9-109.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability “Royal Guard” provides damage reduction, and its attack “Shield Bash” ignores effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon, making it tactically interesting despite its unknown tournament status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and detailed artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set introduced Aegislash as a Rare Holo Stage 2 Metal-type Pokémon with a unique damage-reducing ability and a powerful attack unaffected by opponent effects. The card stands out for its leadership-themed flavor text and striking illustration.

This Aegislash card remains a notable collectible for fans of the Sun & Moon series and Metal-type enthusiasts alike.