Incineroar-GX Collector’s Guide

Overview

Incineroar-GX from the Team Up set is a striking Rare Rainbow card featuring 250 HP. This fierce Pokémon boasts the ability Scar Charge and the powerful attack Crushing Punch. Its vibrant design and solid stats make it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Specs

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Abilities: Scar Charge (allows placing damage counters to attach Darkness Energy from deck)
• Attacks: Crushing Punch (discard opponent’s Special Energy), Darkest Tornado-GX (damage scales with damage counters)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printing

The key printing of Incineroar-GX is from the Team Up set, card number 188. This printing is notable for its Rare Rainbow rarity and the unique artwork by 5ban Graphics, which highlights the Pokémon’s fierce and commanding presence.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It can be identified by its set code “sm9-188,” the Rare Rainbow rarity, and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card’s Darkness type and GX subtype are also distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its GX attack and ability provide strategic options, but players should verify current tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow finish and maintain card condition, store Incineroar-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Incineroar-GX with powerful GX attacks and a unique ability that synergizes with Darkness Energy, making it a memorable addition to the Sun & Moon series. The set is known for its dynamic Pokémon-GX cards and strategic gameplay enhancements.