Hoopa-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hoopa-GX is a Rare Holo GX card from the Team Up set, numbered 96. It boasts a sturdy 190 HP and features the powerful attack Dark Strike. This card stands out with its striking design and solid in-game presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Set: Team Up (sm9)
• Card Number: 96
• Rarity: Rare Holo GX
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Hoopa-GX from the Team Up set (sm9), card number 96. It is a Rare Holo GX with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Hoopa-GX card. Identifiers include its set code (sm9), card number (96), and the distinctive artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s Darkness type and GX subtype further distinguish it within the Team Up set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Rogue Ring: search your deck for up to two cards.
• Dark Strike: 160 damage; this attack cannot be used consecutively.
• Devilish Hands-GX: inflicts 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. The Pokémon-GX rule applies: when Hoopa-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and edges, store Hoopa-GX in a sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Avoid excessive handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Hoopa-GX debuts as a powerful Darkness-type Basic GX with versatile attacks and a striking holofoil design. This set is known for its dynamic GX cards and strategic gameplay elements. The card’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable collectible within the Sun & Moon series.