Yveltal-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Yveltal-GX is a Rare Holo GX card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 79. With 180 HP and the headline attack Sonic Evil, it’s a sturdy Basic GX option with reliable damage and healing potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks:
• Absorb Vitality (20 damage): Heals damage from Yveltal equal to the damage dealt to the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Sonic Evil (100 damage): Damage unaffected by Weakness or Resistance.
• Doom Count-GX (GX attack): Knocks out an opponent’s Active Pokémon if it has exactly 4 damage counters (one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide covers Yveltal-GX from Forbidden Light, card number 79. It is a Rare Holo GX with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identify it by:
– Set code “sm6-79”
– 5ban Graphics illustration
– Rare Holo GX rarity

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The GX attack rule applies, limiting the use of the powerful Doom Count-GX move to once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Yveltal-GX as a rare holo GX card with strong Darkness-type attacks and a unique GX ability, expanding the strategic options for Darkness decks.