Morpeko V-UNION Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Morpeko V-UNION is a striking Promo card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, numbered SWSH217. With 310 HP, it’s a durable showcase piece, and its Burst Wheel attack adds a dramatic finisher to its gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Morpeko V-UNION
• Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
• Card Number: SWSH217
• Rarity: Promo
• HP: 310
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: V-UNION
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Regulation Mark: E
• Image:

Key Printings

Exclusively a promo under the SWSH Black Star Promos banner (set code “swshp”), Morpeko V-UNION is identified by card number SWSH217. As a V-UNION stage card, it requires combining four different Morpeko V-UNION cards from the discard pile to play.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is uniquely identified by its promo rarity, set code “swshp,” and card number SWSH217. The illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita’s signature style is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Play Notes:
• No abilities.
• Attacks:
  • “Union Gain” attaches up to 2 Lightning Energy cards from the discard pile.
  • “All You Can Eat” lets you draw cards until you have 10 in hand.
  • “Burst Wheel” discards all energy from this Pokémon and deals 100 damage for each energy discarded.
• V-UNION rule: combine four different Morpeko V-UNION cards from the discard pile onto the Bench once per game.
• When knocked out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

As a promo with a unique V-UNION format, condition matters. Store in a rigid sleeve or top loader to prevent bending and surface scratches, and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve Mitsuhiro Arita’s vibrant illustration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: A promo lineup outside the main expansions, featuring special mechanics and collector appeal. The exact release date of this promo is unknown, but it stands out for its high HP and powerful attacks within the V-UNION subset.