Gardevoir-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gardevoir-GX from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Ultra card boasting 230 HP. It features the intriguing ability Secret Spring and the powerful attack Infinite Force. This card is numbered 140 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Ability: Secret Spring — attach a Fairy Energy from your hand to one of your Pokémon once per turn before attacking.
• Attacks:
• Infinite Force: Deals 30 damage times the total Energy attached to both Active Pokémon.
• Twilight-GX: Shuffle 10 cards from your discard pile into your deck (one GX attack per game).
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gardevoir-GX appears in the Burning Shadows set, identified as card number 140. It is a Rare Ultra rarity card, illustrated by 5ban Graphics, and is notable for its high HP and versatile Fairy-type abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm3-140” and the distinctive artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s Fairy type, Stage 2 GX subtype, and its unique ability “Secret Spring” help distinguish it from other Gardevoir cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It carries the Pokémon-GX rule, meaning if it is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Gardevoir-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Avoid excessive handling to keep the card’s Rare Ultra finish pristine.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: This set introduced Gardevoir-GX with its powerful Fairy-type abilities and GX attack, making it a standout card for collectors and players interested in energy manipulation and deck recycling strategies.