Tag: Kabu

  • Collector’s Guide: Kabu (Darkness Ablaze #186)

    Kabu – Darkness Ablaze (swsh3-186) Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Kabu (swsh3-186) is a Rare Ultra Supporter card from Darkness Ablaze. The dynamic artwork captures his fiery spirit, making it a standout addition for collectors focused on high-rarity Sword & Shield-era cards.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Darkness Ablaze 186 Rare Ultra Hitoshi Ariga
    • Card ID: swsh3-186
    • Series: Sword & Shield
    • Set Code: swsh3
    • Stage: Supporter
    • Subtypes: Supporter
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Regulation Mark: D
    • Types: None
    • Weaknesses: None
    • Resistances: None
    • Evolves From: None
    • Abilities: None
    • Attacks: None
    • Flavor Text: Unknown
    • Rules Text: Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 4 cards. If your Active Pokémon is your only Pokémon in play, draw 8 cards instead. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

    Key Printings

    Kabu appears exclusively in Darkness Ablaze as card number 186. It is a Rare Ultra, and the illustration by Hitoshi Ariga adds strong visual appeal for collectors.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code (swsh3), card number (186), and regulation mark (D). The Supporter subtype and lack of elemental type further distinguish it.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Kabu’s effect enables substantial draw power—4 cards by default, or 8 if your Active Pokémon is your only Pokémon in play—while adhering to the one-Supporter-per-turn rule.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To maintain condition and preserve the artwork, store Kabu in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to minimize edge wear and bending.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Darkness Ablaze: Includes the Kabu Supporter card as a Rare Ultra, featuring unique artwork and a powerful draw effect that complements the set’s emphasis on intense battles and strategic play.

    Kabu Darkness Ablaze 186

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    Kabu (Darkness Ablaze) #186

  • Collector’s Guide: Kabu (Darkness Ablaze #163)

    Kabu (Darkness Ablaze 163) Collectors Guide

    Card Overview

    Kabu is a Supporter card from Darkness Ablaze, numbered 163. This uncommon printing adds a distinctive presence to Supporter-focused collections and reflects the dynamic range of characters in the set.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Darkness Ablaze unknown 163 Uncommon take

    Card Stats

    • Card ID: swsh3-163
    • Stage: Supporter
    • Subtype: Supporter
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Rules: Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 4 cards. If your Active Pokémon is your only Pokémon in play, draw 8 cards instead. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
    • Evolves From: None
    • Types: None
    • Weaknesses/Resistances: None

    Key Printings

    This exact printing appears only in Darkness Ablaze (set code swsh3) as card number 163. Its Uncommon rarity makes it moderately accessible while remaining desirable for Supporter collectors.

    Variants & Identifiers

    No print variants are known. The card is identifiable by illustrator take and regulation mark D. The absence of HP and elemental typing further distinguishes it from Pokémon creature cards.

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • Play notes: This Supporter refreshes your hand—draw 4, or draw 8 if your Active Pokémon is your only Pokémon in play. Remember, only one Supporter can be played per turn.

    Care & Storage Tips

    Use a protective sleeve and keep the card away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an uncommon with a unique role, maintaining mint condition helps retain collector value.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Darkness Ablaze: Introduced Kabu as a Supporter card with a distinctive hand-refreshing ability and a striking illustration by take. This set placement makes it a notable piece for collectors of Sword & Shield Supporter cards.

    Kabu Darkness Ablaze 163

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    Kabu (Darkness Ablaze) #163