Xerneas ◇ (Lost Thunder 144) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Xerneas ◇ from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Prism Star card with 160 HP, featuring the ability Path of Life and the attack Bright Horns. This striking card is numbered 144 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, Prism Star
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Ability: Path of Life — Allows moving any number of Energy from your other Pokémon to Xerneas ◇ when it moves from Bench to Active once per turn.
• Attack: Bright Horns — Deals 160 damage but cannot be used during your next turn.
• Flavor Text: “When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.”
• Rules: You can only have one Prism Star card with the same name in your deck; if discarded, it goes to the Lost Zone instead.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Lost Thunder set (sm8), numbered 144, classified as a Rare Prism Star card, illustrated by Shin Nagasawa, and features the distinctive Prism Star rule.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its card ID sm8-144, the Prism Star subtype, and the unique “◇” symbol in its name. The card’s image can be found at /images/sm8/sm8-144.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Note that the Prism Star rule restricts deck building to only one copy of this card by name, and discarded copies are sent to the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its rarity and unique Prism Star status, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant artwork. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Xerneas ◇ as a powerful Fairy-type Prism Star with a high HP and a unique ability to redistribute Energy, adding strategic depth to decks. The set emphasizes the Prism Star mechanic, limiting deck copies and altering discard behavior.

This Xerneas ◇ card remains a visually captivating and strategically interesting collectible for fans of the Sun & Moon series.