Diancie Collector’s Guide: Astral Radiance #68

Character Intro

Diancie is a Rare Holo from the Astral Radiance set, numbered 68, with 90 HP. It pairs the defensive ability Princess’s Curtain with the tempo-friendly attack Spike Draw, offering a compact blend of protection and card advantage.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Ability: Princess’s Curtain — protects your Benched Basic Pokémon from effects of opponent’s Supporter cards while Diancie is Active.
• Attack: Spike Draw — deals 20 damage and lets you draw 2 cards.
• Flavor Text: It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh10
• Card ID: swsh10-68

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Diancie from the Sword & Shield Astral Radiance expansion, card number 68. It is a Rare Holo with no known alternate printings or promo versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Psychic type, the Princess’s Curtain ability, and the illustrator Yuu Nishida’s distinctive artwork. The card’s regulation mark is F, and it carries the set code swsh10.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its unique ability offers strategic bench protection, and its attack provides card draw alongside modest damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Astral Radiance (swsh10): Introduced Diancie as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a Rare Holo rarity. The set features a blend of elegant and mystical Pokémon, with Diancie standing out due to its unique ability and thematic diamond creation.