Piers Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #187

Character Intro

Piers is a Rare Ultra Supporter card from the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 187. Its striking design complements the set’s intense theme, making it a notable addition for collectors thanks to its rarity and distinctive artwork by kirisAki.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 187
• Set: Darkness Ablaze (swsh3)
• Type: Supporter
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Illustrator: kirisAki
• Rarity: Rare Ultra
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Search your deck for an Energy card and a Darkness Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Piers is from the Darkness Ablaze expansion, identified by the set code swsh3-187. It is a Supporter card with no HP or attacks, focusing on deck-searching mechanics. The card’s artwork by kirisAki is a defining feature of this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be identified by its number (187), set code (swsh3), and the Rare Ultra rarity. The regulation mark D helps place it within the Sword & Shield rotation era.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Supporter effect allows players to search their deck for an Energy card and a Darkness Pokémon, which can be strategically valuable in deck building.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Piers card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to avoid bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Introduced Piers as a Rare Ultra Supporter card with a deck-searching ability, enhancing Darkness-type strategies. The set is known for its dynamic artwork and strategic Supporter cards, with Piers standing out for its utility and unique illustration.