Galarian Darmanitan Collector’s Guide (Rebel Clash #48)

Character Intro

Galarian Darmanitan (Rebel Clash #48) is a Rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a sturdy 140 HP. Its standout attack, Crushing Headbutt, delivers serious burst damage, making the card a resilient and stylish inclusion for collectors and casual play alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Galarian Darumaka)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Sword & Shield Rebel Clash set, card number 48.

• Blizzard: 80 damage and also hits all opponent’s Benched Pokémon for 10 damage each.
• Crushing Headbutt: 170 damage with a restriction on reuse during the next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “swsh2-48” and the regulation mark “D.” The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is part of the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament legality or ban status is known.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and storing it away from sunlight and moisture. Handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder for added safety.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Rebel Clash (swsh2): Introduced Galarian Darmanitan as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with unique Blizzard and Crushing Headbutt attacks. The set highlights the icy theme of this Pokémon with thematic flavor text and artwork.