Suicune – Shining Fates Shiny Vault (SV022) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Suicune (SV022) from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault is a Rare Shiny Basic Water-type with 120 HP. Its standout attack is Aurora Loop, and the shiny treatment highlights Suicune’s elegant, shimmering design.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Wave Splash (20 damage, costs 1 Water Energy)
• Aurora Loop (130 damage, costs 2 Water + 1 Colorless Energy; returns 2 Water Energy attached to Suicune to your hand)
• Flavor Text: “Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.”
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Rarity: Rare Shiny
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set: Shining Fates Shiny Vault (swsh45sv)
• Card Number: SV022

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset (set code swsh45sv), card number SV022. It showcases a shiny variant of Suicune with Rare Shiny rarity and artwork by Kagemaru Himeno.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is a Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions from previous stages. Unique identifiers include regulation mark D and Rare Shiny rarity. The market reference query is “Suicune Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV022.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve, and keep the card away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its shiny rarity and detailed illustration, handle with clean hands and avoid bending or scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault (swsh45sv): This subset highlights shiny Pokémon variants with special artwork and rarity. Suicune SV022 stands out as a rare shiny Basic Water-type with strong attacks and a thematic connection to purification and wind. The set’s release date is unknown.