Yveltal-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Yveltal-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Forbidden Light set, numbered 124. This Darkness-type Pokémon has 180 HP and features the powerful attack Sonic Evil. Its bold 5ban Graphics illustration and competitive toolkit make it a notable pickup for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

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

Attacks

• Absorb Vitality
• Sonic Evil
• Doom Count-GX

Key Printings

This exact printing of Yveltal-GX appears in the Sun & Moon series’ Forbidden Light set as card number 124. Classified as a Rare Ultra, it’s a desirable target for collectors focused on high-rarity GX cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm6-124,” the 5ban Graphics illustration, and its Darkness typing paired with the attacks Absorb Vitality, Sonic Evil, and Doom Count-GX.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its GX attack, Doom Count-GX, can only be used once per game and can instantly Knock Out an opponent’s Active Pokémon if it has exactly 4 damage counters.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Yveltal-GX as a powerful Darkness-type GX with high HP and an impactful GX attack. Known for Rare Ultra cards, this set highlights Yveltal-GX for its strategic attack options and striking design.