Polteageist Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV053
Character Intro
Polteageist from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Shiny card with 60 HP. This intriguing Pokémon features the ability Tea Break and the attack Mad Party. Its unique design and moves make it a notable addition to any collection.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates Shiny Vault | SV053 | Rare Shiny | 60 | Sanosuke Sakuma |
- Type: Psychic
- Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Sinistea)
- Weakness: Darkness (×2)
- Resistance: Fighting (-30)
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Regulation Mark: D
- Flavor Text: This species lives in antique teapots. Most pots are forgeries, but on rare occasions, an authentic work is found.
Key Printings
This exact printing is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified by the set code swsh45sv and card number SV053. It is a Rare Shiny card featuring the ability “Tea Break,” which allows drawing 2 cards once per turn by discarding a Pokémon with the Mad Party attack from your hand. Its signature attack, “Mad Party,” deals 20 damage times the number of Pokémon with the Mad Party attack in your discard pile.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no listed print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its rarity as a Rare Shiny and its set-specific number SV053. The illustrator Sanosuke Sakuma is credited for the artwork. Market references identify it as “Polteageist Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV053.”
Legality & Play Notes
Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the vibrant artwork and rare shiny foil, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its delicate nature and rarity, consider using a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for added protection.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this rare shiny Polteageist. It emphasizes collectible appeal with unique foil treatments and striking artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma. The set code for this printing is swsh45sv, and it includes cards with the Regulation Mark D.
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