Boltund VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Boltund VMAX is a Rare Rainbow card from the Fusion Strike set, numbered 267. With a robust 320 HP and the signature attack Max Bolt, it stands out in battle and in binders alike. Collectors will appreciate its striking design and rarity.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 267
• Set: Fusion Strike (swsh8)
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: VMAX (evolves from Boltund V)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Illustrator: PLANETA Tsuji
• Image URL: /images/swsh8/swsh8-267.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Boltund VMAX from Fusion Strike, card number 267. It is the Rare Rainbow variant, recognized for its vibrant foil finish and high HP—an eye-catching highlight of the Sword & Shield era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card number (267), set code (swsh8), and the illustrator’s style. The absence of abilities and the presence of two attacks—Bolt Storm and Max Bolt—also help distinguish this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– This card follows the VMAX rule: when your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
– “Bolt Storm” increases damage based on Lightning Energy attached to all your Pokémon.
– “Max Bolt” is a high-damage attack with a usage restriction on the next turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant foil and artwork by PLANETA Tsuji, store Boltund VMAX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain value. Consider a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Features Boltund VMAX as a Rare Rainbow card, emphasizing powerful Lightning-type Pokémon with dynamic VMAX evolutions. The set is known for visually striking cards and strategic gameplay elements, though specific release dates for this card remain unknown.