Galarian Rapidash Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV048

Character Intro

Galarian Rapidash from Shining Fates Shiny Vault is a Rare Shiny with 100 HP, the ability Pastel Veil, and the attack Psychic. Numbered SV048, it’s a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Galarian Ponyta)
• Ability: Pastel Veil — prevents special conditions and heals all your Pokémon from them
• Attack: Psychic — does 30+ damage, with 30 more damage for each Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Brave and prideful, this Pokémon dashes airily through the forest, its steps aided by the psychic power stored in the fur on its fetlocks.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Set: Shining Fates Shiny Vault (swsh45sv)
• Card Number: SV048
• Rarity: Rare Shiny
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This exact printing is in the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified by swsh45sv-SV048. It’s a Rare Shiny with striking Kagemaru Himeno artwork that emphasizes Galarian Rapidash’s psychic elegance.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It’s identified by set code (swsh45sv), card number (SV048), and rarity (Rare Shiny). Its Psychic type and the Pastel Veil ability further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to prevent and heal special conditions can be strategically valuable, but its tournament play status is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the shiny foil and artwork, sleeve the card promptly and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this elegant Galarian Rapidash. The subset is prized for its rare shiny cards and unique artworks, making it a sought-after collection for fans of the Sword & Shield series.