Dialga-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dialga-GX from Ultra Prism is a Rare Rainbow, card 164. With 180 HP and the Timeless-GX attack, it’s both durable and strategically impactful.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fairy ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Overclock (Metal): Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
• Shred (Metal, Colorless, Colorless): Deals 80 damage unaffected by opponent’s Active Pokémon effects.
• Timeless-GX (Metal, Metal, Metal, Colorless, Colorless): Take another turn after this one (skip between-turns step). Only one GX attack per game.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Ultra Prism printing of Dialga-GX, card number 164, distinguished by its Rare Rainbow rarity and the artwork of 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code sm5-164 and its unique Rare Rainbow foil treatment, making it stand out in collections.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its powerful Timeless-GX attack can dramatically influence gameplay by granting an extra turn, but it is limited to one use per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Because of its Rare Rainbow foil finish, store Dialga-GX in sleeves or top loaders to avoid scratching and wear. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve color and shine.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ultra Prism: Introduced Dialga-GX with a strong Dragon-type presence and a unique GX attack that allows an extra turn, adding strategic depth to decks. The set is known for its visually stunning Rare Rainbow cards, including this one.