The details of the 2009 Pokémon Platinum set's Shaymin LV.X card (127/127), a unique Rare Holo release featuring distinct Grass-type gameplay mechanics.
Shaymin LV.X
2009 • Pokémon • Platinum
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The Shaymin LV.X card, numbered 127 in the 2009 Pokémon Platinum set, represents a unique evolution within the Trading Card Game. This Rare Holo card features the Pokémon in its alternate Land Form, distinguished by the special LV.X designation that sets it apart from standard evolution lines. Designed by artist Shizurow, the card maintains the iconic aesthetic of the Platinum era while introducing specific gameplay dynamics for Grass-type strategies. As a key entry in the Platinum expansion, this card offers collectors a piece of the series' history without relying on standard evolution mechanics. The LV.X format allows the Pokémon to grow in power through gameplay rather than just stage progression, making it a fascinating subject for enthusiasts of the franchise's mechanical innovations. The card's Grass typing and 110 HP provide a solid foundation for deck building, while its unique ability, Revenge Seed, offers strategic depth during matches. For collectors focusing on the Platinum set or the broader Shaymin lineage, this card serves as an important catalog entry. It captures the creative direction of the 2009 release, highlighting the franchise's willingness to experiment with alternative growth paths for familiar characters. Whether you are completing a full set or seeking specific mechanics for your collection, the Shaymin LV.X stands as a notable artifact of the TCG's mid-2000s design philosophy.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Shaymin LV.X
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare Holo Lv.x
Shizurow
Card Stock
English
Holo
110
Grass
Shaymin
Fire ×2
Fighting -20
492
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Revenge Seed
If any of your Grass Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack during his or her last turn, each of Shaymin's attacks does 60 more damage to the Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attack: Energy Flare (50)
You may move any number of Energy cards attached to your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.