Garbodor VMAX Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Garbodor VMAX from the Evolving Skies set is a Rare Holo VMAX card numbered 101. With a massive 330 HP, it features the Rubbish Collecting Ability and the disruptive G-Max Malodor attack, giving it both utility and board control.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolving Skies | 101 | Rare Holo VMAX | 330 | 5ban Graphics |
- Card Number: 101
- Stage: VMAX (evolves from Garbodor V)
- Type: Darkness
- Retreat Cost: 3
- Weakness: Fighting ×2
- Resistance: None
- Regulation Mark: E
- Ability: Rubbish Collecting — Allows up to 2 Pokémon Tools attached; if lost, discard until only 1 remains.
- Attack: G-Max Malodor — Deals 120 damage, poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon, and prevents retreat during their next turn.
- VMAX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
Key Printings
This printing appears in Evolving Skies as card number 101. It is a Rare Holo VMAX illustrated by 5ban Graphics, carries the regulation mark E, evolves from Garbodor V, and is a Darkness type.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh7” and the card ID “swsh7-101.” The card’s rarity is Rare Holo VMAX, with no alternate artwork or special editions documented.
Legality & Play Notes
Legality: unknown
This card’s play legality in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats is unknown. It features the VMAX rule, which awards the opponent 3 Prize cards if Garbodor VMAX is knocked out. Its G-Max Malodor attack poisons and blocks retreat, and the Rubbish Collecting Ability enabling up to two Tools can compound that pressure.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the vibrant holo finish and maintain condition, store Garbodor VMAX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Evolving Skies: Garbodor VMAX debuts as a powerful Darkness-type VMAX with a unique Ability to hold multiple Pokémon Tools and a strong attack that disrupts opponents. Its high HP and retreat cost underscore its tank-like role within the set’s meta.
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