Vaporeon V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vaporeon V from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Ultra card with a vibrant design. It has 210 HP and features the attack Splash Jump. This card is numbered 172 in the set.

Quick Facts

Stats & Mechanics

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, V, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Triple Draw: Draw 3 cards (Cost: 1 Colorless)
• Splash Jump: Deals 90 damage and switches this Pokémon with one on your Bench (Cost: 2 Water, 1 Colorless)
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Vaporeon V appears in the Sword & Shield series set Evolving Skies with the set code swsh7-172. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card, making it a notable collectible within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its card number 172, the Rare Ultra rarity, the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics, and the regulation mark E.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store Vaporeon V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Introduced Vaporeon V as a powerful Water-type Rapid Strike Basic Pokémon with strong card draw and switching capabilities, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. This set is known for its diverse V and VMAX cards, with Vaporeon V standing out due to its high HP and versatile attacks.