Turtonator-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Turtonator-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Rainbow card with 190 HP. Showcasing the high-impact Bright Flame attack, this vibrant card is numbered 148 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Shell Trap: Deals 20 damage and punishes attackers by placing 8 damage counters on them if Turtonator-GX is damaged during the opponent’s next turn.
• Bright Flame: Deals 160 damage but requires discarding 2 Fire Energy from Turtonator-GX.
• Nitro Tank-GX: A GX attack that attaches 5 Fire Energy cards from the discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like (limited to once per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Turtonator-GX is from the Guardians Rising set, card number 148, featuring the Rare Rainbow rarity variant. This printing is notable for its vibrant artwork by 5ban Graphics and its powerful attack suite.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “sm2” and card ID “sm2-148”. The card is a Basic GX Pokémon with a Fire type and a retreat cost of 3.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow finish and maintain the card’s value, store Turtonator-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around the edges and the holographic surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): The only known set for this Turtonator-GX printing, featuring a powerful Fire-type GX Pokémon with a unique Shell Trap attack and a strong GX move that can accelerate Fire Energy attachment from the discard pile.