Deoxys VMAX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Deoxys VMAX from the SWSH Black Star Promos set packs a formidable 330 HP. This Promo card’s Protective DNA ability and the Max Drain attack make it a resilient, collectible VMAX with strong gameplay appeal.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Deoxys VMAX
• Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
• Card Number: SWSH267
• Stage: VMAX (Evolves from Deoxys V)
• Type: Psychic
• HP: 330
• Rarity: Promo
• Illustrator: N-DESIGN Inc.
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: F

Key Printings

• This exact printing is a promo card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, identified by the number SWSH267.
• Notable for its high HP and the Protective DNA ability, which reduces damage from opponent’s Pokémon VSTAR attacks by 30 after applying Weakness and Resistance.
• Its single attack, Max Drain, deals 160 damage and heals 30 damage from itself.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include its promo rarity, the set code “swshp,” and the unique card number SWSH267.
• Its Psychic type, VMAX subtype, and Protective DNA ability further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card follows the VMAX rule: when your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve or top loader, and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. As a promo, careful handling helps prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes exclusive promo cards like Deoxys VMAX SWSH267, offering unique abilities and high HP VMAX Pokémon for collectors and players alike. The set focuses on special releases rather than standard expansions.