Luxray V
Astral Radiance

#168 Luxray V - Astral Radiance (swsh10)

Luxray V is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 210 HP, featured in the Sword & Shield series under the Astral Radiance set, released on May 27, 2022. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card and bears the regulation mark F. The card is illustrated by artist MUGENUP and includes a unique rule stating that when Luxray V is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its primary attacks are Fang Snipe, which costs two Colorless Energy to deal 30 damage and forces the opponent to reveal their hand, discarding a Trainer card found there, and Radiating Pulse, requiring three Energy (Lightning and Colorless) to deal 120 damage while paralyzing the opponent's Active Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of one Colorless Energy and no resistances, making it vulnerable to Fighting-type attacks with double damage. The card’s design emphasizes strategic interaction through its effects, balancing offensive and defensive mechanics within the game’s ruleset. Itsdex number is 405, aligning with its evolutionary lineage in the Pokémon franchise.