Inteleon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) - SWSH08: Fusion Strike (SWSH08)

The Inteleon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) — #266/264 — SWSH08: Fusion Strike is one of the most visually striking Secret Rares of the Sword & Shield era. Illustrated by Kazuma Koda, this alternate-art card shows the Secret Agent Pokémon mid-shot — a dynamic, cinematic composition that places it firmly in a different league from the standard VMAX print. As a Secret Rare numbered 266/264, this is a Water-type VMAX card packing 320 HP , and its gameplay muscle backs up the art: the Double Gunner Ability lets you place damage counters on two of your opponent's Benched Pokémon each turn , making it a competitive and collector's piece in one.

The set context matters here. Fusion Strike, released in November 2021, is the largest expansion the Pokémon TCG ever released, with a whopping 264 cards before Secret Rares. There are 20 Secret Rare cards in total — a tight, competitive pool that keeps demand concentrated on the set's top pulls. Sword & Shield – Fusion Strike is notable for introducing a new Fusion Battle Style to the competitive TCG , cementing it as a landmark release in the hobby.

• Card: Inteleon VMAX (Alternate Art Secret) — #266/264
• Set: SWSH08: Fusion Strike (2021)
• Rarity: Secret Rare — Alternate Art Holofoil
• Artist: Kazuma Koda
• Type / HP / Form: Water / 320 HP / VMAX Rapid Strike — evolves from Inteleon V
• Market Value: Raw Near Mint copies have recently sold for approximately $21.50 , with retail listings for NM singles running as high as $32.96 across the market.

Alternate Art Secret Rares from the Sword & Shield era have proven to be the hobby's most enduring collectibles from that generation, and Koda's Inteleon VMAX is a standout among them — a spy-themed, full-bleed scene that collectors keep chasing. Raw NM copies represent the accessible entry point before grading premiums kick in. Add it to your PC now.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.