Galarian Rapidash Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Galarian Rapidash from the Sword Shield set is a Rare card numbered 82 with 100 HP. It features the unique ability Pastel Veil and a Psychic attack, adding a strategic edge to gameplay. This elegant Pokémon blends charm with tactical potential in any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Galarian Ponyta)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: D
• 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.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword Shield set, card number 82, classified as Rare. It features the ability Pastel Veil, which prevents all Special Conditions on your Pokémon, and the attack Psychic, which deals additional damage based on the opponent’s Energy attachments.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this card
• Card ID: swsh1-82
• Type: Psychic
• Illustrator: You Iribi
• Image reference: /images/swsh1/swsh1-82.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to prevent Special Conditions and scale damage with opponent’s Energy attachments makes it tactically interesting, though its tournament viability is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the edges where wear is most common.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduced Galarian Rapidash with Psychic typing and unique abilities, expanding the Galarian form line into the TCG with a rare, visually striking card.