Champions Festival Stadium (SWSH296) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Champions Festival is a SWSH Black Star Promo, numbered SWSH296. As a Stadium, it has no HP, Abilities, or attacks, but its promo status and set affiliation make it an appealing pickup for collectors focused on special releases.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swshp-SWSH296
• Stage: Stadium
• Subtype: Stadium
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: F
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Promo
• Illustrator: Naoki Saito
• Image URL: /images/swshp/swshp-SWSH296.jpg

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the SWSH Black Star Promos set as SWSH296. Its promo rarity positions it as a special collectible rather than a common tournament staple.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. It is uniquely identified by set code “swshp” and card number “SWSH296,” and is often referenced as “Champions Festival SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH296.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rule Text

“Once during each player’s turn, if that player has 6 Pokémon in play, he or she may heal 10 damage from each of his or her Pokémon.”

Play Notes

The effect provides steady, board-wide healing for lists that maintain a full Bench.

Care & Storage Tips

As a promo with no known variants, condition matters. Use a sleeve (and ideally a toploader), and store away from sunlight and moisture to prevent fading or warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: A collection of promotional cards released alongside the Sword & Shield series. Champions Festival stands out as a strategic Stadium with a healing effect, illustrated by Naoki Saito, and is a sought-after promo for collectors interested in unique gameplay mechanics.