Lycanroc-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lycanroc-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Holo GX card with a striking 200 HP. It features the ability Bloodthirsty Eyes and the powerful attack Claw Slash. This card is numbered 74 in the set, showcasing a fierce and dynamic design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Evolves From: Rockruff
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Lycanroc-GX is from the Guardians Rising set, card number 74. This printing is notable for its Rare Holo GX rarity and the clean, bold artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Ability and Attacks

• Ability — Bloodthirsty Eyes: When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
• Attack — Claw Slash: 110 damage.
• GX Attack — Dangerous Rogue-GX: 50 damage times the number of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Lycanroc-GX.
– Identifiers: set code “sm2-74,” the Guardians Rising logo, and the Fighting-type color scheme.
– Illustrator: 5ban Graphics.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This Lycanroc-GX card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It carries the Pokémon-GX rule where if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its ability and attacks offer tactical options, especially the GX attack which can scale damage based on the opponent’s bench.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a sleeve and top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to protect the holofoil.
• Minimize handling to prevent scratches and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set introduced Lycanroc-GX as a Rare Holo GX card, emphasizing aggressive Fighting-type strategies with its ability to disrupt the opponent’s bench and a powerful GX attack. The set’s artwork and design highlight the card’s dynamic nature and tactical versatility.