Blaziken-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blaziken-GX from the Celestial Storm set brings a hefty 240 HP and a standout attack in Explosive Kick, giving it real bite in play. As a Rare Ultra card, it pairs power with presence: the vivid artwork captures Blaziken’s fiery energy in signature 5ban Graphics style.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Blaziken-GX
• Stage: Stage 2, GX (evolves from Combusken)
• Type: Fire
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Slash: 60 damage, costs 2 Colorless Energy
• Explosive Kick: 210 damage, costs 2 Fire + 1 Colorless Energy, requires discarding 2 Fire Energy from this Pokémon
• Blaze Out-GX: GX attack, costs 1 Fire Energy, discards 2 Energy from an opponent’s Pokémon (only one GX attack per game)
• Rules: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Blaziken-GX is from the Celestial Storm set (sm7), numbered 153. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card, making it a notable find for collectors focusing on high-rarity cards within the Sun & Moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Blaziken-GX has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sm7-153,” the distinctive 5ban Graphics illustration, and its Rare Ultra rarity symbol. The card’s GX subtype and Fire type are also key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
Blaziken-GX features a high HP and powerful attacks, including a GX move that can disrupt an opponent’s energy attachments. Its weakness to Water and low retreat cost are important strategic considerations. Remember, only one GX attack can be used per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Blaziken-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to prevent damage to the card’s surface and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): This set introduced Blaziken-GX as a Rare Ultra card, showcasing a powerful Fire-type Stage 2 GX Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a unique GX attack that can disrupt opponents’ energy resources.