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Glaceon VMAX card from the Evolving Skies set
Illustration by PLANETA Tsuji. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Glaceon VMAX

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A sturdy water-type defender that blocks damage from other giant Pokemon.

Water310 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The Crystal Veil ability stops all damage from your opponent's VMAX Pokemon.

The Max Icicle attack deals 150 damage to the Active Pokemon and 30 to a Benched Pokemon.

Signature ability

Crystal Veil

Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon VMAX, except any Glaceon VMAX.

This card is designed to survive long battles by ignoring hits from other large threats. Its attack adds extra pressure by damaging multiple targets at once.

Attacks

WCC
Max Icicle150

This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Abilities

AbilityCrystal Veil

Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon VMAX, except any Glaceon VMAX.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that focus on controlling the pace of the game and protecting key pieces. It works well when paired with cards that benefit from staying alive against big attackers.

Strengths
  • High survivability
  • Multi-target damage
  • Strong defense
Watch out for
  • Vulnerable to Metal type
  • Cannot block Glaceon VMAX
  • Requires specific energy
Pro tip

Use its ability to stall out the opponent's most powerful Pokemon while building up your own board.

From the Pokédex

Glaceon is known for its ability to lower the temperature around it to create ice crystals.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that this card cannot block damage from regular Pokemon or attacks that ignore abilities.

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