Glaceon-GX Collector’s Guide (Ultra Prism #141)

Character Intro

Glaceon-GX from Ultra Prism is a Rare Ultra Water-type GX with 200 HP. Its Ability, Freezing Gaze, offers strong disruption, while Frost Bullet delivers precise spread damage. This sleek card is number 141 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1, GX (Evolves from Eevee)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

The only known printing of Glaceon-GX is in Ultra Prism as card number 141. It is classified as a Rare Ultra and features artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Glaceon-GX.

Identifiers and hallmark features:
– Set code: “sm5-141”
– Ability: “Freezing Gaze,” which negates the opponent’s Pokémon-GX and Pokémon-EX Abilities except for Freezing Gaze itself
– Attacks:
– “Frost Bullet,” which targets a Benched Pokémon
– “Polar Spear-GX,” which scales damage based on damage counters on the opponent’s Active Pokémon

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• As a Pokémon-GX, when it’s Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• “Freezing Gaze” can disable many opposing GX and EX Abilities, giving strong control over opposing strategies.
• “Polar Spear-GX” can deal significant damage based on existing damage counters but, as a GX attack, can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique Ability, maintaining mint condition can enhance collectability. Avoid frequent handling and keep it in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent warping or fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism (sm5): The sole set featuring this Glaceon-GX printing, introducing a Water-type Stage 1 GX with a powerful Ability and versatile attacks. The set is known for diverse Pokémon-GX and striking artwork, with Glaceon-GX standing out as a Rare Ultra card.