Honchkrow V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Honchkrow V from the Brilliant Stars set is a Rare Holo V card with 200 HP. It features the Ability Boss Pockets and the attack Fearsome Shadow. This striking card is numbered 88 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: F
• Rules: V rule applies — when this Pokémon V is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Honchkrow V card from the Brilliant Stars set, identified as card number 88. It is a Rare Holo V with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this exact Honchkrow V printing. Key identifiers include its card ID “swsh9-88,” the Brilliant Stars set code “swsh9,” and the distinctive artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Boss Pockets lets Honchkrow V hold up to four Pokémon Tools, opening flexible lines of play.
• Fearsome Shadow applies pressure by dealing damage and revealing the opponent’s hand, disrupting planning.
• As a Pokémon V, it follows the standard V rule, trading power for the risk of giving up 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

• Sleeve the card immediately to preserve the rare holo finish and artwork detail.
• Store away from direct sunlight and moisture; avoid bending or scratching.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with side-loading pockets for transport or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars: Honchkrow V debuts as a powerful Darkness-type Basic V Pokémon with a unique Ability that enhances tool attachment flexibility and a strong attack that reveals the opponent’s hand. Its rare holo V status and striking artwork make it a notable addition to the set.