Hoopa-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hoopa-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Team Up set, numbered 166. With 190 HP, it’s a sturdy addition to any deck, and its Dark Strike attack adds a strategic edge in battles. A standout pick for collectors seeking powerful Pokémon-GX options.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• GX Rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Hoopa-GX is from the Team Up set (sm9), numbered 166. This exact printing is a Rare Ultra rarity card, making it a valuable piece for collectors focusing on the Sun & Moon era.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Hoopa-GX has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code sm9 and the card number 166. The card’s illustrator is 5ban Graphics, a notable artist in the Pokémon TCG community.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Rogue Ring: search your deck for up to two cards.
• Dark Strike: 160 damage; you can’t use Dark Strike during your next turn.
• Devilish Hands-GX: deal 30 damage six times to opponent’s Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX, ignoring Weakness and Resistance. Only one GX attack can be used per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the vivid artwork and condition by sleeving Hoopa-GX and storing it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Avoid bending and moisture to prevent surface and edge damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Hoopa-GX as a Rare Ultra Darkness-type with strong HP, versatile attacks, and a strategic GX move—fitting the set’s focus on powerful GX Pokémon.