Toxapex (Lost Thunder 69) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Toxapex from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare card numbered 69 with 120 HP. Featuring the attack Venom Fever, it highlights a poison-focused, tactical playstyle and is a strong pickup for status-condition strategies.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mareanie)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Those attacked by Toxapex’s poison will suffer intense pain for three days and three nights. Post-recovery, there will be some aftereffects.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Toxapex appears in the Lost Thunder expansion of the Sun & Moon series. It is card number 69, classified as Rare, with artwork by kirisAki that presents a detailed, vivid Toxapex.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by set code “sm8-69” and the Lost Thunder set symbol. The card’s unique attacks, “Poison Sting” and “Venom Fever,” also help distinguish it from other Toxapex printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks focus on poisoning the opponent’s Active Pokémon and dealing damage based on poison counters, making it a strategic choice in decks that capitalize on status conditions.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for safer display and handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Toxapex appears as a Rare Stage 1 Water-type with a poison-based attack plan in a set known for diverse Water-type options and dynamic gameplay.