Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Character Intro

Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX from the Chilling Reign set is a Rare Rainbow card with 320 HP. It features the ability Underworld Door and the attack Max Geist. This card is numbered 205 in the set, making it a distinctive addition for collectors.

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: VMAX
• Evolves From: Shadow Rider Calyrex V
• Ability: Underworld Door — Attach a Psychic Energy from hand to a Benched Psychic Pokémon once per turn; if done, draw 2 cards.
• Attack: Max Geist — Does 10+ damage plus 30 more for each Psychic Energy attached to all your Pokémon.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Rules: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX is from the Chilling Reign expansion, numbered 205, and is a Rare Rainbow variant. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, known for his detailed and vivid artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Its unique identifiers include the set code “swsh6” and the card ID “swsh6-205”. The card’s regulation mark is “E”, and it features the subtype “VMAX” within the Sword & Shield series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the VMAX rule where the opponent takes 3 Prize cards if this Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and rare Rainbow rarity, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a magnetic case for long-term storage to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX as a powerful Psychic-type VMAX card with a unique energy-accelerating ability and a scaling attack, contributing to the set’s strategic depth and collectible diversity.