Description
Duraludon VMAX towers over the battlefield to completely lock down special energy strategies with unmatched defensive armor and a gorgeous narrative full-art display from the breakthrough Silver Tempest expansion!
This listing is for an authentic Duraludon VMAX Trainer Gallery full-art textured single card from the core Pokémon TCG SWSH12 Silver Tempest master checklist.
This highly competitive asset is checklist number TG30 out of TG30 and features a spectacular full-bleed holographic finish showcasing the Skyscraper Pokémon alongside Raihan with a brilliant factory-issued textured holofoil canvas layout. Belonging to the elite Character Super Rare subset tier, it strips away the traditional card borders to merge character art and game text seamlessly into a single story illustration. This card functions as the ultimate anti-meta anchor, using its signature Ability to completely block damage from any opposing threats utilizing special energy attachments. An absolute requirement for master set completionists, Trainer Gallery subset collectors, and active competitive trading card players alike.
An absolute must-have addition for active competitive dragon-type deck setups, dedicated Raihan character collectors, or long-term card portfolios looking for premium textured modern variants.
Card Specifications
- Name: Duraludon VMAX
- Card Number: TG30 out of TG30 (Trainer Gallery Subset)
- Expansion: Silver Tempest (SWSH12)
- Set Code: SIT
- Rarity: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo VMAX (Character Super Rare)
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Dragon / 330 HP / VMAX (Evolves from Duraludon V)
- Ability: Skyscraper – Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached.
- Attack 1: One Fighting Energy and Two Metal Energy – G-Max Pulverization (220 Damage) – This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
- Weakness: None
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: 3
- Illustrator: Naoki Saito
Frequently Asked Questions
What booster packs contain the Duraludon VMAX Trainer Gallery card?
This special full-art single card can be pulled from official English Sword & Shield Silver Tempest booster packs. It occupies a dedicated Trainer Gallery subset slot located in the reverse holo section near the back of the pack layout.
How does the Skyscraper Ability function in competitive matches?
The Skyscraper Ability acts as a comprehensive barrier against specialized decks. It makes Duraludon VMAX completely immune to any damage from an attacking Pokémon if that opponent has even a single Special Energy card attached to it, forcing your opponent to rely strictly on basic energy to deal damage.
Why is the SIT Trainer Gallery version of Duraludon VMAX highly collected?
Unlike standard VMAX prints, this card is classified as a Character Super Rare, featuring full textured artwork of the Pokémon alongside its iconic Galar region trainer, Raihan. Set completionists heavily target this print because it marks the grand finale card entry for the official Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery subset.
What is the best way to protect a textured VMAX card from long-term damage?
To preserve the complex surface texturing and prevent edge whitening or surface scratches, you should immediately slide the card into a tight-fitting penny sleeve and then snap it into a rigid plastic top loader. Storing your single cards this way completely shields them from handling wear, air moisture, and minor drop impacts.
