Genesect-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Genesect-GX from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Rainbow card with 180 HP. It features the ability Double Drive and the powerful attack Break Buster-GX. This striking card is numbered 224 in the set.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20

Ability

• Double Drive — Allows up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards attached; if lost, discard until only 1 remains.

Attacks

• Burst Shot: 130 damage, costs Metal, Metal, Colorless

• Break Buster-GX: 190 damage, ignores Resistance, costs Metal, Metal, Colorless (only 1 GX attack per game)

• Pokémon-GX rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Lost Thunder set, card number 224, and is classified as a Rare Rainbow rarity. It is illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito and features the distinctive Double Drive Ability and two powerful Metal-type attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sm8-224 and the Rare Rainbow rarity. The card’s unique features include its Double Drive Ability and the GX attack Break Buster-GX.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. The GX rule applies, meaning only one GX attack can be used per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Rainbow foil and vibrant artwork by Yoshinobu Saito, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Features Genesect-GX as a powerful Metal-type Basic GX Pokémon with a unique Ability and strong attacks, adding strategic depth to the set’s Metal-type lineup.