Gumshoos-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gumshoos-GX from the Sun Moon set is a Rare Rainbow card with 210 HP. Its Ability, Search the Premises, provides valuable hand information, while Headbutt Bounce offers reliable damage. This card is numbered 157 in the series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Search the Premises — Once during your turn (before your attack), you may have your opponent reveal their hand.
• Attacks:
• Headbutt Bounce: 100 damage, costs 3 Colorless Energy
• Gumshoe Chance-GX: Does 50 damage times the amount of Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon; costs 1 Colorless Energy (GX attack, once per game)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Gumshoos-GX is from the Sun Moon set (set code sm1), numbered 157. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, prized for its vibrant foil and striking artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

This card does not have any known print variants. It can be identified by its set number (157), rarity (Rare Rainbow), and the 5ban Graphics illustrator credit. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm1/sm1-157.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-GX rule, awarding your opponent 2 Prize cards if Gumshoos-GX is Knocked Out. Its Ability lets you see your opponent’s hand once per turn before attacking.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Rainbow foil and artwork, store Gumshoos-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, and keep it in a cool, dry place for optimal condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): The original and only known printing of Gumshoos-GX, featuring a Rare Rainbow foil and the signature 5ban Graphics illustration. This set introduced the card’s unique Ability and GX attack mechanics, making it a distinctive addition to the Sun Moon series.