Aegislash Collector’s Guide: XY 86 Rare Holo

Character Intro

Aegislash from the XY set is a Rare Holo card featuring 140 HP. It boasts the unique ability Stance Change, allowing for strategic versatility. Its attack, King’s Shield, reflects its defensive prowess in battle. This card stands out with its striking design and tactical potential.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Doublade)
• Ability: Stance Change — allows switching with an Aegislash in hand while retaining attached cards and effects.
• Attack: King’s Shield — deals 50 damage and prevents all damage from attacks during the opponent’s next turn, but cannot be used consecutively.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

The key printing of this Aegislash card is from the XY set, card number 86. It is a Rare Holo variant, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. No other print variants are known for this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants or alternate versions. It can be identified by its set code “xy1-86,” the distinctive Rare Holo rarity, and the unique artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s Metal type and Stage 2 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its ability “Stance Change” offers strategic flexibility by allowing form switching, while “King’s Shield” provides defensive utility.

Care & Storage Tips

• To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: This Aegislash card debuted as a Rare Holo in the XY series, emphasizing strategic gameplay with its unique ability and solid HP. The set introduced many Metal-type Pokémon with innovative mechanics, and Aegislash stands out for its form-switching ability.