Collector’s Guide: Sigilyph-GX (Lost Thunder #202)

Sigilyph-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Sigilyph-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 202. With 170 HP, the ability Mirror Counter, and the attack Sonic Wing, it offers strategic play and visual appeal for collectors.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
Lost Thunder 202 Rare Ultra 170 PLANETA Igarashi
  • Type: Psychic
  • Stage: Basic, GX
  • Retreat Cost: 2
  • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
  • Resistance: Fighting (-20)
  • Ability: Mirror Counter – Reflects damage counters to attacking Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX when damaged.
  • Attacks:
  • Sonic Wing: Deals 80 damage, unaffected by Resistance.
  • Intercept-GX: Deals 60 damage times the Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon (limited to one GX attack per game).
  • Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
  • Set Code: sm8
  • Series: sun_moon
  • Print Variants: None known

Sigilyph-GX

Key Printings

The only known printing of Sigilyph-GX is in the Lost Thunder expansion (set code sm8), card number 202. It is a Rare Ultra with artwork by PLANETA Igarashi.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code (sm8), card number (202), and Rare Ultra rarity, along with its Psychic typing, 170 HP, and the Mirror Counter ability.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Mirror Counter punishes attackers that are Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX, and Intercept-GX scales damage based on the Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect condition and preserve artwork, store Sigilyph-GX in a sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. As a Rare Ultra, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Sigilyph-GX with Mirror Counter and its GX attack, adding a strategic Psychic-type option to a set known for diverse GX cards and dynamic mechanics.

This guide covers the exact printing of Sigilyph-GX from Lost Thunder, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.

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Sigilyph-GX (Lost Thunder) #202

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