Flapple V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Flapple V is a Rare Holo V card from the Battle Styles set, numbered 18. With 190 HP and vibrant artwork, it’s a standout for collectors focusing on powerful V cards.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: swsh5-18
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Flapple V appears in Battle Styles as card number 18. Its Rare Holo V finish makes it an eye-catching piece within the Sword & Shield era.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed. Identify it by set code “swsh5-18,” rarity Rare Holo V, and illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki. The card image is available at /images/swsh5/swsh5-18.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card features the V rule: when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It has two attacks: “Sour Spit,” which increases the defending Pokémon’s attack cost during the opponent’s next turn, and “Wing Attack,” dealing 120 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with sleeves to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Battle Styles: Flapple V debuts as a powerful Grass-type Basic V card with strong attacks and a striking holofoil finish. Its presence in this set adds strategic value and visual appeal to collectors and players alike.

This guide compiles essential details on Flapple V from Battle Styles to help you identify, care for, and appreciate this vivid Pokémon TCG card.