Gyarados VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados VMAX from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Rainbow card with a hefty 330 HP. Its standout attack, Max Tyrant, and vivid rainbow treatment make it a notable addition for collectors. Numbered 207, it pairs bold design with impressive stats.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: VMAX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh7
• Series: Sword & Shield

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gyarados VMAX is from the Evolving Skies expansion, card number 207. It features two attacks:
– Hyper Beam — 120 damage; discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
– Max Tyrant — 240 damage.

The card has no Abilities. Under the VMAX rule, when a Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include Rare Rainbow rarity, set code swsh7, regulation mark E, illustrator Shin Nagasawa, and card number 207.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• VMAX rule: when your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Rainbow rarity, avoid bending or scratching to preserve condition and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduces Gyarados VMAX as a powerful Water-type VMAX with high HP and strong attacks, adding a visually stunning and competitively interesting card to the Sword & Shield series.