Greninja-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Greninja-GX from the Forbidden Light set is a Rare Rainbow card boasting 230 HP. Its ability, Shuriken Flurry, adds tactical depth, while the attack Haze Slash offers a dynamic offensive option. This card, numbered 133, stands out with its vibrant design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

Card Overview

• Set: Forbidden Light (sm6)
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Evolves From: Frogadier
• Ability: Shuriken Flurry – When evolving this Pokémon from your hand, you may place 3 damage counters on one of your opponent’s Pokémon.
• Attacks:
• Haze Slash (110 damage): Optionally shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck.
• Shadowy Hunter-GX (130 damage): Hits one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon; GX attack limit applies.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Greninja-GX appears in the Forbidden Light set as card number 133. It is distinguished by its Rare Rainbow rarity, making it a visually striking and sought-after card for collectors who appreciate premium finishes.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code (sm6-133), Rare Rainbow rarity, and the unique illustration by 5ban Graphics. The card’s Water typing and Stage 2 GX subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Pokémon-GX rule applies, meaning if Greninja-GX is knocked out, your opponent takes two Prize cards. Its ability and attacks offer strategic options, including damage placement and deck recycling.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Rainbow finish and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, and consider a top-loader or binder with rigid pages for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduces Greninja-GX as a powerful Water-type Stage 2 GX Pokémon with an evolution-triggered damage counter ability and versatile attacks, including a GX move that targets Benched Pokémon. The Rare Rainbow treatment and dynamic art make it a highlight of the set.