Tapu Lele-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tapu Lele-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a Rare Holo GX card with 170 HP. It features the Wonder Tag Ability and the Energy Drive attack and carries the distinctive collector number 60a.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistance: None listed
• Ability: Wonder Tag — search your deck for a Supporter card when played onto your Bench
• Attacks:
• Energy Drive: Deals 20 damage times the total Energy attached to both Active Pokémon, ignoring Weakness and Resistance.
• Tapu Cure-GX: Heals all damage from 2 of your Benched Pokémon (limited to one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tapu Lele-GX appears in the Guardians Rising set with the card number 60a. It is a Rare Holo GX card, making it a visually appealing and sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the Sun & Moon era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “sm2” and card number “60a.” The illustrator credit goes to 5ban Graphics, which can help verify authenticity. The card’s Psychic type and GX subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
Players should note the Pokémon-GX rule that when Tapu Lele-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Its Wonder Tag Ability and versatile attacks make it a strategic choice, but its tournament legality is not confirmed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo GX finish and maintain its value, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around the holographic areas. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set introduced Tapu Lele-GX as a powerful Psychic-type Basic GX Pokémon with a unique Ability that enhances deck consistency. The card’s Rare Holo GX rarity and striking artwork by 5ban Graphics make it a standout collectible within the set.