Rayquaza 138/185 - SWSH04: Vivid Voltage (SWSH04)
Rayquaza 138/185 from Sword & Shield — Vivid Voltage (SWSH04) is one of the most sought-after pulls from the entire Sword & Shield era, and for good reason: it carries the Amazing Rare designation, a short-lived rarity classification introduced exclusively during the Sword & Shield series that was never brought forward into later sets.
Amazing Rare cards are instantly recognizable by their rainbow-burst holographic background — a vivid, spray-painted cascade of color that sets them completely apart from standard holo rares and Secret Rares alike. Only a small handful of Pokémon received the Amazing Rare treatment across the entire Sword & Shield era, making each one a genuine short-print anomaly rather than a standard pull.
For Rayquaza specifically, the designation hits harder than most. As the mascot Legendary of Pokémon Emerald and one of the most beloved Legendaries in the entire franchise, Rayquaza commands a devoted collector base that spans casual fans, vintage players, and serious investors. The Amazing Rare version showcases it in full holographic glory with its signature Amazing Burst attack — 80× damage for each basic Energy type discarded — a mechanic that rewards collectors as much as players.
- Card: Rayquaza — 138/185, Amazing Rare Holofoil
- Set: Sword & Shield — Vivid Voltage (SWSH04), 2020
- Type / HP: Colorless Basic, 120 HP
- Attack: Amazing Burst (80×) — Grass, Lightning, Fire Energy
- Market price (raw NM): $20–$40 across active listings; TCGplayer market sits around $28–$30
- Graded comps: PSA 9 copies trade in the $30–$50 range; PSA 10 Gem Mint examples command $100+ with high-watcher listings pushing toward $400
The Amazing Rare rarity will not be reprinted — what exists is what exists. Rayquaza's permanent place in Pokémon culture, combined with a holofoil treatment that turns heads in any binder, makes 138/185 one of the definitive Sword & Shield-era PC pieces. Raw copies in Near Mint are still attainable; submission-worthy examples won't stay priced this way for long.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.