Celebi & Venusaur-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Celebi & Venusaur-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Team Up set, numbered 159. This vibrant Pokémon boasts 270 HP and features the powerful Evergreen-GX attack. Its striking design captures the unique synergy of Celebi and Venusaur in one dynamic card.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 159
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Rules: TAG TEAM rule applies; opponent takes 3 Prize cards if knocked out
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Team Up expansion of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Rare Ultra card noted for its high HP and powerful attacks, including Pollen Hazard, Solar Beam, and the GX attack Evergreen-GX.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code “sm9-159” and the combination of TAG TEAM and GX subtypes. The 5ban Graphics illustrator credit and Rare Ultra rarity further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• TAG TEAM rule: if it is knocked out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• Its attacks impose multiple status conditions and can heal damage while recycling the discard pile, but the GX attack can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve, and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and 270 HP, handle it carefully to avoid edge wear or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Celebi & Venusaur-GX as a powerful Grass-type TAG TEAM GX card with multiple status-inflicting attacks and a healing GX move. This set highlights strategic TAG TEAM mechanics and features artwork by 5ban Graphics.