Vikavolt-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Vikavolt-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Rainbow card numbered 152. It has 240 HP and features the standout attack Super Zap Cannon. With vivid rainbow foil and imposing stats, it’s both a display-worthy pull and a powerful option for play.

Quick Facts

• Evolves from: Charjabug
• Type: Lightning
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Subtypes: Stage 2, GX
• Card ID: sm2-152
• Series: sun_moon
• Set Code: sm2
• Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Vikavolt-GX appears in the Guardians Rising set as card number 152. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, sought after for its shimmering foil effect. The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics, known for sharp, dynamic artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Key identifiers include its card ID “sm2-152,” its Rare Rainbow rarity, and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card’s image can be found at /images/sm2/sm2-152.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Vikavolt-GX features three attacks:
– Charge Beam: Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon, dealing 50 damage for one Lightning Energy.
– Super Zap Cannon: Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon to deal 180 damage, requiring one Lightning and three Colorless Energy.
– Gigatron-GX: Deals 60 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance, usable only once per game.

The card’s GX status means if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the Rare Rainbow foil and 5ban Graphics illustration, store Vikavolt-GX in a sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set introduced Vikavolt-GX as a powerful Lightning-type Stage 2 GX Pokémon with a Rare Rainbow foil variant. The set is part of the Sun & Moon series, though the exact release date of this card is unknown. It features strong attacks and a notable HP of 240, making it a memorable addition to the set.