Gyarados V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados V (Evolving Skies 28) is a striking Rare Holo V with 220 HP. Its art captures Gyarados’s fierce energy in battle, and Heavy Storm headlines its offense.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weaknesses: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Get Angry: Does 20 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon (cost: Water, Water, Colorless)
• Heavy Storm: Deals 180 damage (cost: Water, Water, Water, Colorless)
• Rules: V rule applies—when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Print Variants: None listed
• Image URL: /images/swsh7/swsh7-28.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gyarados V appears in the Evolving Skies set as card number 28. It is classified as a Rare Holo V card, making it a visually appealing collectible within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code swsh7 and regulation mark E. The illustrator, PLANETA Tsuji, is a key identifier for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holo finish and maintain condition, store Gyarados V in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduced Gyarados V as a powerful Water-type Basic Pokémon with high HP and impactful attacks, illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji. This set emphasizes dynamic V cards with strong offensive capabilities.