Palkia-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Palkia-GX from the Forbidden Light set is a Rare Rainbow card numbered 132. With 180 HP and the disruptive Zero Vanish-GX, it’s a visually striking, power-focused pull that stands out in collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Spatial Control (Water): Move any number of Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon.
• Hydro Pressure (3 Colorless): Deals 60+ damage plus 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
• Zero Vanish-GX (3 Water, 2 Colorless): Shuffles all Energy from each of your opponent’s Pokémon into their deck; only one GX attack can be used per game.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Palkia-GX from the Forbidden Light set, identified by card number 132. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, distinguished by its shimmering foil treatment and vibrant artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “sm6,” card number “132,” and its classification as a Basic GX Water-type Pokémon with a retreat cost of 3 and a Grass weakness.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-GX rule, which awards the opponent two Prize cards upon its Knock Out. Its GX attack, Zero Vanish-GX, offers a powerful energy disruption effect but can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow foil and detailed artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value. Consider using a top-loader or a rigid case for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Palkia-GX as a Rare Rainbow card with strong energy manipulation attacks and a high HP pool. This set is known for its visually stunning GX cards and strategic gameplay elements. The exact release date of this card is unknown.