Charizard-GX Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #150

Character Intro

Charizard-GX from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Rainbow card with 250 HP. Featuring the powerful Crimson Storm attack, it’s card number 150 and a standout for both play and display.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Charizard-GX
• Stage: Stage 2, GX (evolves from Charmeleon)
• Type: Fire
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Wing Attack (70 damage, 3 Colorless Energy)
• Crimson Storm (300 damage, discard 3 Fire Energy, costs 3 Fire + 2 Colorless)
• Raging Out-GX (discard top 10 cards of opponent’s deck, costs 1 Fire + 2 Colorless; GX attack limit applies)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This guide covers the Burning Shadows Charizard-GX, card number 150. It’s the Rare Rainbow version, known for its shimmering foil treatment and high HP, making it prized by collectors and players alike.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this specific printing
• Set code: “sm3”; card number: 150
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• No regulation mark
• Rarity: Rare Rainbow

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Remember the Pokémon-GX rule: if Charizard-GX is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Raging Out-GX can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use sleeves and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the foil surface.
• For long-term protection, use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Introduces Charizard-GX with high HP and a powerful attack suite. The Rare Rainbow variant stands out for its foil finish and dynamic 5ban Graphics artwork. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry in the Sun & Moon series.