Vikavolt-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Vikavolt-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Ultra card numbered 134. This striking Electric-type Pokémon boasts a robust 240 HP, making it a durable choice in battle. Its signature attack, Super Zap Cannon, delivers a powerful electric strike to opponents.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Rules: Pokémon-GX rule applies: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Guardians Rising set (set code sm2), card number 134. It is a Rare Ultra rarity card featuring the illustrator 5ban Graphics. The card’s notable attacks include Charge Beam, Super Zap Cannon, and the GX attack Gigatron-GX, which deals damage to all of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm2-134,” its Rare Ultra rarity, and the unique artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/sm2/sm2-134.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-GX rule, which means if Vikavolt-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its attacks require Lightning Energy and include energy attachment from the discard pile and high-damage moves with energy discard costs.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Vikavolt-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and keep it in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set introduced Vikavolt-GX as a powerful Lightning-type Stage 2 GX Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and strategic energy management through its Charge Beam attack. The set’s focus on GX mechanics is well represented by this card’s impactful GX attack, Gigatron-GX.
• Other Sets: No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.