Xerneas-GX Collector’s Guide (Forbidden Light #126)

Character Intro

Xerneas-GX is a Rare Ultra from the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light set, card number 126. With 180 HP and the hard-hitting Aurora Horns, this vibrant Basic GX stands out visually and in play, making it a notable pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Attacks:
• Overrun (20 damage, costs 1 Colorless): Deals 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.
• Aurora Horns (120 damage, costs 2 Fairy + 1 Colorless): A high-damage attack with no additional text.
• Sanctuary-GX (GX attack, costs 2 Fairy + 1 Colorless): Moves all damage counters from each of your Pokémon to your opponent’s Active Pokémon. Only one GX attack can be used per game.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Forbidden Light as card number 126, classified as a Rare Ultra and illustrated by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers: set code sm6 and card number 126. Notable traits include Fairy typing, the GX subtype, and no abilities.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Sanctuary-GX can only be used once per game.
• Knocking out this Pokémon-GX awards your opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching—its Rare Ultra status adds to its collectible appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Xerneas-GX as a powerful Fairy-type Basic GX with strong offensive capabilities and a unique GX attack that redistributes damage counters. The set is known for its striking artwork and strategic gameplay elements.