Radiant Alakazam Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Radiant Alakazam from Silver Tempest is a Radiant Rare (card 59) with 130 HP, the Painful Spoons ability, and the Mind Ruler attack. Its vivid presentation and tactical flexibility make it a standout pick for both display and play-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, Radiant
• Ability: Painful Spoons — move up to 2 damage counters from one opponent’s Pokémon to another once per turn
• Attack: Mind Ruler — does 20 damage for each card in your opponent’s hand
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rules: Radiant Pokémon Rule — only 1 Radiant Pokémon allowed per deck
• Flavor Text: “It has an incredibly high level of intelligence. Some say that Alakazam remembers everything that ever happens to it, from birth till death.”

Key Printings

The key printing of Radiant Alakazam is in Silver Tempest (swsh12), card number 59. As a Radiant Rare, it’s visually distinctive and collectible within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Radiant Alakazam. It’s identified by set code swsh12, card number 59, and the Radiant Rare rarity. Its Psychic type and Radiant subtype, plus its named ability and attack, make it easy to recognize.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The Radiant Pokémon Rule restricts decks to only one Radiant Pokémon, shaping how this card fits into deck-building strategies.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the vibrant artwork and edges by sleeving the card and storing it away from direct sunlight and moisture. As a Radiant Rare, handle with care to avoid scratches or whitening.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Introduced Radiant Alakazam as a Psychic-type Radiant Rare with unique gameplay hooks and striking artwork by Akira Komayama. The set’s focus on Radiant Pokémon adds fresh appeal for collectors and players.