Shadow Circle (XY 126) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shadow Circle is an uncommon Stadium card from the XY set, numbered 126. Artwork by Ryo Ueda gives it a mysterious aura that fits its name and makes it a standout piece for XY-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Shadow Circle
• Set: XY
• Card Number: 126
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Stage: Stadium
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed only in the XY set with the set code xy1-126. There are no known alternate printings or reprints of this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for Shadow Circle from the XY set. It’s identifiable by its Stadium subtype, the absence of HP, attacks, or abilities, and the Ryo Ueda illustrator credit.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown

Rules

• Each Pokémon that has any Darkness Energy attached to it (both yours and your opponent’s) has no Weakness.
• This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play.
• If another card with the same name is in play, you can’t play this card.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Stadium card with a Retreat Cost of 0 and no HP, Shadow Circle should be stored in a protective sleeve to preserve its uncommon artwork by Ryo Ueda. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain condition, especially since it is a unique card without alternate printings.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY: An uncommon Stadium card with a strategic effect tied to Darkness Energy, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It fills a niche role in gameplay and collecting within the XY series.