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Vanillish
Darkness Ablaze 046/189 • uncommon
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Number
- 046/189
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.06
- Artist
- Shibuzoh.
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
By drinking pure water, it grows its icy body. This Pokémon can be hard to find on days with warm, sunny weather.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Vanillish 046/189 was released as part of the Sword & Shield—Darkness Ablaze expansion, which debuted in August 2020. This set was designed to highlight powerful Gigantamax Pokémon, including Charizard VMAX, and served as a continuation of the core mechanics introduced in the Sword & Shield base set. Within the game's competitive ecosystem, uncommon cards like Vanillish primarily function as bridge pieces for players building decks, offering consistent evolution paths for Water-type strategies during the Galar region's meta.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by miki kanda, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for their clean, vibrant aesthetic. Kanda focused on capturing the icy, atmospheric nature of Vanillish, emphasizing the creature's crystalline textures and cold environment. The design aligns with the standard visual language of the Sword & Shield era, which moved toward high-definition digital illustrations that prioritize clarity and readability for both casual collectors and tournament players.
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