Umbreon VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Umbreon VMAX from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Holo VMAX card boasting 310 HP. Numbered 95, it features the ability Dark Signal and the powerful attack Max Darkness. Sleek design and formidable stats make it a standout.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh7-95
• Stage: VMAX, Single Strike
• Type: Darkness
• Evolves From: Umbreon V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Dark Signal — allows switching an opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon when evolving this Pokémon from your hand.
• Attack: Max Darkness — deals 160 damage with a cost of Darkness + 2 Colorless energy.
• VMAX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: E
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Print Variants: None listed

Key Printings

The key printing for Umbreon VMAX is this exact Rare Holo VMAX card from the Evolving Skies set, numbered 95. It is illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA and features the Single Strike subtype, making it a standout in the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “swsh7-95,” the Rare Holo VMAX rarity, and the distinctive artwork by AKIRA EGAWA. The regulation mark “E” and the Single Strike subtype further help distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Note that this card follows the VMAX rule: when your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holo finish and detailed illustration, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies: This set introduced Umbreon VMAX as a powerful Darkness-type VMAX card with a unique ability to disrupt your opponent’s bench positioning. It is a rare holo VMAX card that complements the Single Strike theme within the Sword & Shield series.