Kartana-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kartana-GX from the Crimson Invasion set is a Rare Rainbow Ultra Beast with 170 HP. It features the ability Slice Off and the attack Gale Blade, plus the GX move Blade-GX. It is card number 117 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, GX, Ultra Beast
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Slice Off – When played onto your Bench, you may discard a Special Energy from one of your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Attacks:
• Gale Blade (70 damage): Allows shuffling this Pokémon and all attached cards back into your deck.
• Blade-GX: Take a Prize card; limited to one GX attack per game.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Kartana-GX is from the Crimson Invasion set, card number 117, with a Rare Rainbow rarity. Illustrated by 5ban Graphics, this version is notable for its vibrant foil treatment.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It can be identified by its set code “sm4-117” and the Rare Rainbow rarity symbol. The card’s Metal type and Ultra Beast subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This printing is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Note: The GX attack can only be used once per game, and knocking this Pokémon out awards your opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow foil and the detailed artwork by 5ban Graphics, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): Kartana-GX debuts as a powerful Metal-type Ultra Beast with disruptive abilities and versatile attacks. This set highlights the card’s unique mechanics and striking foil design.