Toxtricity V

Toxtricity V was released as part of the Shining Fates expansion in early 2021, a set celebrated by the Pokémon Trading Card Game community for its inclusion of the Shiny Vault. This subset featured uniquely colored variants of popular Pokémon, catering to collectors who value the aesthetic shift from standard card designs. As a V-type card, Toxtricity V was designed to integrate into the Sword and Shield era gameplay mechanics, emphasizing high power and distinct art styles characteristic of the Galar region Pokémon.

The card features artwork by illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki, who has contributed numerous designs to the series. The aesthetic focus for the Shiny Vault cards in this set was to showcase the rare 'Shiny' coloration of the Pokémon, rendered with a distinct holofoil treatment that separates these cards from the main set. Upon release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike, as it provided an accessible way to obtain a highly stylized version of Toxtricity, a Pokémon that had quickly become a fan favorite following its introduction in the Generation VIII video games.