Salazzle-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Salazzle-GX from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Rainbow card numbered 151. With 200 HP, it’s a resilient Stage 1 GX that can pressure opponents with reliable damage from Heat Blast and late-game closing power.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Salazzle-GX
• Stage: Stage 1, GX (evolves from Salandit)
• Type: Fire
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Diabolical Claws: Deals 50 damage for each Prize card you have taken.
• Heat Blast: Deals 110 damage.
• Queen’s Haze-GX: Discards all Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon (limited to one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Salazzle-GX appears in the Burning Shadows set as card number 151. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, distinguished by its shimmering foil treatment and vibrant artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code “sm3-151,” rarity as Rare Rainbow, and the unique illustration style of 5ban Graphics. The card’s GX subtype and Fire type further aid in recognition.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Remember the Pokémon-GX rule: when Salazzle-GX is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Queen’s Haze-GX can only be used once per game, offering strategic energy disruption.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Rainbow foil and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve, away from direct 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

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Salazzle-GX debuts as a powerful Fire-type GX card with a unique damage-scaling attack and a disruptive GX move. Its Rare Rainbow rarity makes it a standout collectible within the set. The set’s release date is unknown.