Solgaleo-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Solgaleo-GX from the Sun Moon set is a Rare Ultra card with a formidable 250 HP. It showcases the Ultra Road ability and the hard-hitting Sunsteel Strike attack, pairing impressive stats with dynamic artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Evolves From: Cosmoem
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Ability: Ultra Road — allows switching your Active Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon once per turn before attacking.
• Attacks:
• Sunsteel Strike: Deals 230 damage and discards all Energy from Solgaleo-GX.
• Sol Burst-GX: Search your deck for up to 5 Energy cards and attach them as you like (only one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: sm1-143
• Image:

Key Printings

The key printing is Sun Moon card number 143 (sm1-143), a Rare Ultra illustrated by 5ban Graphics. No other print variants are listed for this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify this card by set code sm1-143, rarity Rare Ultra, and the 5ban Graphics artwork. Notable features include its Metal type, 250 HP, and the Ultra Road ability.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-GX rule where the opponent takes 2 Prize cards if Solgaleo-GX is knocked out.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by using sleeves and a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets. Store away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): The original and only known printing of Solgaleo-GX, featuring its signature Ultra Road ability and powerful GX attack. This set highlights Solgaleo-GX as a formidable Metal-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a high HP pool and strategic energy manipulation capabilities.