Espeon-GX Collector’s Guide (Sun Moon #140)

Character Intro

Espeon-GX from the Sun Moon set is a Rare Ultra card featuring 200 HP. This sleek Psychic-type Pokémon is numbered 140 in the collection. Its powerful Psychic attack makes it a notable addition for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Psybeam (30 damage): Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Psychic (60+ damage): Deals 30 more damage for each Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Divide-GX (GX attack): Places 10 damage counters on opponent’s Pokémon in any way you like (one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Espeon-GX appears in the Sun Moon set, identified by card number 140. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card, making it a desirable find for collectors focusing on high-rarity cards from this era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Espeon-GX card. Key identifiers include:
– Card number: 140
– Set code: sm1
– Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
– Psychic type and GX subtype within the Sun Moon series

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should note the Pokémon-GX rule that grants the opponent two Prize cards if Espeon-GX is knocked out, which can influence strategic play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Espeon-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, handling with clean hands and using top-loaders or binders designed for high-value cards is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): Espeon-GX debuts as a powerful Psychic-type GX card with versatile attacks and a strong HP pool. Its inclusion in this set adds depth to Psychic-type decks and offers collectors a visually appealing Rare Ultra card. Release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry in the Sun Moon series.