Volcarona-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Volcarona-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Holo GX card numbered 35. It boasts a vibrant 210 HP and features the ability Flaming Shot alongside the attack Backfire. This striking card offers a dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Evolves From: Larvesta
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Rules: Pokémon-GX rule applies: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Volcarona-GX is from the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12), card number 35.

• Ability — Flaming Shot: Discard a Fire Energy from hand to place 2 damage counters on an opponent’s Pokémon once per turn.
• Attack — Backfire: Deals 160 damage while returning Fire Energy to hand.
• GX Attack — Massive Heat Wave-GX: Discards Energy from each of the opponent’s Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sm12-35 and is searchable under “Volcarona-GX Cosmic Eclipse 35” in market databases. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm12/sm12-35.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. The Pokémon-GX rule applies, meaning if Volcarona-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid holofoil and detailed artwork by Hiroyuki Yamamoto, store Volcarona-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Volcarona-GX debuts as a Rare Holo GX with a strong Fire-type presence, featuring unique abilities and attacks that emphasize energy manipulation and damage spreading. The set’s focus on diverse GX Pokémon makes this card a valuable piece for collectors and players alike.

For collectors seeking a visually captivating and strategically interesting Fire-type GX, Volcarona-GX from Cosmic Eclipse offers a compelling option with its combination of high HP, versatile abilities, and striking artwork.