Blaziken-GX Collector’s Guide (Celestial Storm #28)

Character Intro

Blaziken-GX from the Celestial Storm set is a Rare Holo GX card numbered 28. This fiery Pokémon has 240 HP and features the impactful attack Explosive Kick. Its design captures the intensity of its blazing power.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Slash (60 damage, 2 Colorless Energy)
• Explosive Kick (210 damage, requires discarding 2 Fire Energy, costs 2 Fire + 1 Colorless)
• Blaze Out-GX (Discard 2 Energy from opponent’s Pokémon, costs 1 Fire; GX attack can only be used once per game)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Set Code: sm7
• Card ID: sm7-28

Key Printings

This printing of Blaziken-GX appears in the Celestial Storm expansion of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Rare Holo GX card, numbered 28, featuring artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sm7), card number (28), and the illustration by 5ban Graphics. The card’s subtype is Stage 2, GX, and it evolves from Combusken.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Note that the Pokémon-GX rule applies: when Blaziken-GX is knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. The card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant holo finish and sharp edges, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): This set includes Blaziken-GX as a powerful Fire-type Stage 2 GX card, contributing to the set’s dynamic roster of Pokémon-GX with high HP and impactful attacks. The set’s artwork and card design emphasize clarity and energy, exemplified by this card’s clean lines and bold colors.