Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) - SWSH06: Chilling Reign (SWSH06) Pokemon
The Shadow Rider Calyrex V (Alternate Full Art) — #172/198 — SWSH06: Chilling Reign is the premium Psychic-type pull from one of the Sword & Shield era's most celebrated sets. Chilling Reign, released June 2021, was built around Calyrex in its two legendary merged forms, and the Alternate Full Art treatment on this card — illustrated by kodama — pushes well beyond the standard V layout into a fully immersive, borderless scene that collectors consistently rank among the set's finest pieces.
What gives Shadow Rider Calyrex its staying power is the Pokémon itself. Shadow Rider Calyrex (fused with Spectrier) was so dominant in competitive play that it was banned to the Uber tier — a tier reserved for Pokémon too powerful even for standard competitive formats — cementing its legendary status across both the video game and TCG communities. On the card, that power is backed up mechanically: Shadow Mist shuts down your opponent's Special Energy and Stadium cards for a turn, while Astral Barrage spreads damage across two of their Pokémon simultaneously. Shadow Rider Calyrex V later saw tournament play paired with Mewtwo VSTAR, giving it a real competitive résumé to go with the collector appeal.
- Card: Shadow Rider Calyrex V — Alternate Full Art (Ultra Rare)
- Number: 172/198 — Chilling Reign (SWSH06), 2021
- Type: Psychic | HP: 210 | Artist: kodama
- Attacks: Shadow Mist / Astral Barrage
- Market: Raw Near Mint copies trading around $29; PSA 10 graded examples consistently move in the $69–$76 range
This is the rarest V-level treatment in the Chilling Reign set — one of three Shadow Rider Calyrex V variations, and the only one with the Alternate Full Art finish. For collectors building out a Sword & Shield Legendary run or hunting the deepest pulls from SWSH06, this is the card that completes the picture.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.