Talonflame V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Talonflame V is a Rare Ultra card from the Vivid Voltage set, numbered 168. With 190 HP, it’s a sturdy addition to any deck. Its dynamic attack, Bright Wing, adds a strategic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, V
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: V rule applies — when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Talonflame V is from the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage expansion, identified by set code swsh4 and card number 168.

Attacks:
– Fast Flight — allowing a hand discard and redraw if you go first.
– Bright Wing — a powerful 160-damage attack that requires discarding an Energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Talonflame V card. Key identifiers include its Rare Ultra rarity, the regulation mark D, and the illustrator Eske Yoshinob. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh4/swsh4-168.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It follows the Pokémon V rule, which increases the stakes when it is knocked out.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store Talonflame V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its zero retreat cost and high HP, it is a valuable piece for both gameplay and collection, warranting careful handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): Talonflame V debuts as a fiery Basic V Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and strategic hand-refreshing potential. Its inclusion in this set adds depth to Fire-type decks and offers collectors a visually compelling Rare Ultra card.

This Talonflame V printing stands out as a bold and functional card within the Sword & Shield era, with details that remain partially unknown, inviting further exploration by collectors.