Dhelmise V Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dhelmise V is a Rare Holo V card from the Sword Shield set, numbered 9. With a sturdy 220 HP and the powerful attack Giga Hammer, this card’s striking design captures the unique essence of Dhelmise in vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 9
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Sword Shield set printing of Dhelmise V, identified as card number 9. It is a Rare Holo V card, notable for its high HP and impactful attacks. No other printings or reprints are documented for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Dhelmise V card. Key identifiers include its set code “swsh1-9,” the Rare Holo V rarity, and the illustrator Eske Yoshinob’s distinctive artwork style.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It carries the standard V rule, where knocking out a Pokémon V awards the opponent two Prize cards.
• Its attacks require Grass Energy, with “Giga Hammer” demanding a significant energy investment but delivering 200 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches, and avoid excessive handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduced Dhelmise V as a powerful Grass-type Basic Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a high HP pool. This set features the card as a Rare Holo V, emphasizing its role in the evolving V-series gameplay mechanics.