Palkia-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Palkia-GX is a Rare Holo GX from the Forbidden Light set, card number 20. With 180 HP and the disruptive Zero Vanish-GX, it offers both resilience and board control. Its vibrant design and solid stats make it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Spatial Control: Move any number of Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon.
• Hydro Pressure: Does 60+ damage, plus 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached.
• Zero Vanish-GX: Shuffle all Energy from each of your opponent’s Pokémon into their deck (once per game).
• Rules: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing is Forbidden Light card 20, a Rare Holo GX illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It is a Basic GX Pokémon with no evolutions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Palkia-GX. The card is identified by set code “sm6-20” and its Water typing, 180 HP, and three attacks including the GX attack “Zero Vanish-GX.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Pokémon-GX rule applies: when Palkia-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and 5ban Graphics artwork, store Palkia-GX in a sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching. Use top loaders or binders designed for rare holo GX cards for optimal protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduces Palkia-GX as a powerful Water-type Basic GX with flexible Energy movement and a strong GX attack. High HP and strategic options make it notable for collectors and players.