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Aegislash VMAX card from the Vivid Voltage set
Illustration by aky CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Aegislash VMAX

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A powerful Metal type that grows stronger as the game progresses.

Metal320 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Aegislash VMAX has 320 HP to withstand attacks.

It uses Max Hack to deal damage based on your opponent's progress.

The attack deals extra damage for every Prize card you have taken.

Signature attack

Max Hack

This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card you have taken. (160+ damage)

The key feature is Max Hack. It starts with 160 damage and adds 30 more for each of your six Prize cards. This means the longer the match lasts, the harder it hits.

Attacks

MMC
Max Hack160+

This attack does 30 more damage for each Prize card you have taken.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that focus on taking Prize cards quickly. It works well in strategies that aim to end the game before the opponent can exploit its Fire weakness.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • Strong late-game presence
  • Reliable Metal type
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to Fire types
  • Requires time to build up power
  • Heavy energy cost
Pro tip

Encourage your child to take Prize cards early to maximise the damage of Max Hack.

From the Pokédex

Aegislash can switch between a King Form and a Blade Form depending on whether it is holding its sword.

Note for the parent

Watch for the Fire weakness as your child will need to protect this card from specific attacks.

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