Shuckle-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shuckle-GX from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Rainbow card with 170 HP, featuring the Protective Shell ability and the Wrap-GX attack. This card is numbered 215 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Protective Shell — prevents damage from opponent’s Pokémon with 2 or fewer Energy attached.
• Attacks:
• Triple Poison: Poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon with 3 damage counters per turn.
• Wrap-GX: Deals 40 damage and Paralyzes the opponent’s Active Pokémon (limited to one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Shuckle-GX is from the Lost Thunder expansion (set code sm8), card number 215. This printing carries the Rare Rainbow rarity, making it a visually striking and sought-after option for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its card number (215), set code (sm8), and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card’s distinctive ability and GX attacks also help set it apart from other Shuckle cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the Rare Rainbow finish and maintain condition, store Shuckle-GX in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Shuckle-GX as a Basic GX with a protective ability and poison-focused attacks, highlighted by a Rare Rainbow foil treatment and artwork by 5ban Graphics. The set’s release date is unknown, but the card remains a visually distinctive and mechanically unique entry in the Sun & Moon series.