Shining Fates·#SV122
Eternatus, a legendary Poison/Dragon-type Pokémon from Generation VIII, is a central figure in the lore of the Galar region, known for its role in the Darkest Day. This specific Eternatus VMAX card, #SV122 from the 2021 Shining Fates set, is a highly sought-after Secret Rare variant, standing out with its stunning gold and black shiny full-art design. Here, visitors will discover everything from Eternatus's Pokédex lore and habitat to the card's formidable attacks, energy costs, weakness, and its unique edition history.
Read more ↓Eternatus is a legendary Poison/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, making its debut in the Pokémon Sword and Shield games. Known as the Gigantic Pokémon, Eternatus is central to the lore of the Galar region, having caused the event known as the Darkest Day. Its true form, Eternamax Eternatus, is unleashed when it absorbs vast amounts of Galar particles, becoming an immense, serpentine creature with multiple limbs and a glowing core. This form is depicted on the card, showcasing its power and otherworldly appearance. In the games, Eternatus is the source of Dynamax and Gigantamax phenomena, allowing other Pokémon to grow to colossal sizes. Its unique typing gives it a variety of resistances and weaknesses, including being weak to Ground, Ice, Dragon, and Psychic types, while resisting Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fire, Water, and Grass. Eternatus plays a crucial role in the main storyline of Sword and Shield, serving as the ultimate antagonist that Leon, the Galar Champion, fails to defeat, requiring the player's intervention alongside Zacian and Zamazenta. Its design, inspired by skeletal dragons and cosmic entities, emphasizes its ancient and formidable nature, cementing its status as one of the most powerful and visually striking legendary Pokémon in the series.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
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