Rose (Darkness Ablaze 196) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rose is a Rare Rainbow card from the Darkness Ablaze set, numbered 196. Its rainbow treatment and distinctive rarity make it a standout pick for collectors seeking vibrant, high-impact additions.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh3-196
• Stage: Supporter
• Subtype: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: Attach up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon VMAX. If you attached any Energy cards in this way, discard your hand. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None listed
• Abilities/Attacks: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rose appears solely in the Darkness Ablaze set as card number 196. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, making it a visually distinctive and collectible card within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card is identified by its set code “swsh3” and number “196.” The illustrator credit goes to Naoki Saito, whose artwork is a key identifier for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique Supporter rule allows attaching Energy cards from the discard pile to a Pokémon VMAX, adding a tactical option at the cost of discarding your hand.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Rose in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique art style, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Rose appears as a Rare Rainbow Supporter card, notable for its strategic energy attachment rule and striking Naoki Saito illustration. This set emphasizes powerful VMAX strategies, and Rose supports that theme with its energy recovery mechanic.