Gyarados VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados VMAX from the Evolving Skies set is a striking Rare Holo VMAX card featuring 330 HP. It showcases the formidable attack Max Tyrant and is numbered 29 in the set, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: VMAX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Evolves From: Gyarados V
• Attacks:
• Hyper Beam: Discards an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 120 damage (cost: Water, Water, Colorless).
• Max Tyrant: Deals 240 damage (cost: Water, Water, Water, Colorless).
• Rules: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Gyarados VMAX is from the Evolving Skies set, card number 29. It is a Rare Holo VMAX card, making it a desirable addition for collectors focusing on powerful VMAX Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “swsh7-29” and features the regulation mark “E.” The card’s market reference query is “Gyarados VMAX Evolving Skies 29.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and detailed artwork by Shin Nagasawa, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its high rarity and VMAX status, consider using a top loader or a rigid case for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: Introduced Gyarados VMAX as a powerful Water-type VMAX card with strong attacks and a high HP pool, emphasizing the VMAX rule of awarding three Prize cards when knocked out.