Stakataka-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Stakataka-GX from the Celestial Storm set is a Rare Holo GX with a sturdy 180 HP. Its Ultra Wall ability provides strategic defense, while Gigaton Stomp delivers significant damage. Numbered 102, it’s a notable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, GX, Ultra Beast
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Ability: Ultra Wall — reduces damage taken by your Ultra Beasts by 10 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attacks:
• Gigaton Stomp (120 damage, costs Metal, Metal, Colorless)
• Assembly-GX (50+ damage, costs Metal, Metal, Colorless; does 50 more damage per Prize card taken; GX attack limit applies)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

The key printing of Stakataka-GX is from the Celestial Storm set, identified as card number 102. This printing is a Rare Holo GX with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Stakataka-GX card. It is identified by the set code sm7-102 and features artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card is a Basic, GX, Ultra Beast subtype with a Metal type.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-GX rule where knocking out this Pokémon grants the opponent two Prize cards, making it a high-risk, high-reward option in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holo finish and 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 surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Introduced Stakataka-GX as a powerful Metal-type Ultra Beast with a unique damage reduction ability and strong GX attacks, adding strategic depth to the set. The card stands out for its high HP and impactful gameplay mechanics.