Virizion-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Virizion-GX from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Rainbow card numbered 217. It features a vibrant design, 170 HP, and the standout attack Sensitive Blade.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Double Draw (Draw 2 cards)
• Sensitive Blade (50+ damage; +80 if a Supporter card was played this turn)
• Breeze Away-GX (Return any number of your Pokémon and attached cards to your hand; one GX attack per game)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known

Key Printings

The key printing is Lost Thunder 217, a Rare Rainbow variant distinguished by its shimmering foil and vibrant colors. Illustrated by 5ban Graphics, whose clean, dynamic style enhances the card’s visual appeal.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this Virizion-GX.
• Identifiers: set code “sm8-217” and Rare Rainbow rarity.
• Standout gameplay features include the unique GX attack Breeze Away-GX and a versatile attack lineup.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Virizion-GX is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its GX attack provides a strategic option to reset your board state by returning Pokémon and attached cards to your hand, but it can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the Rare Rainbow foil by sleeving the card and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the holographic surface to maintain condition and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Virizion-GX as a powerful Grass-type Basic Pokémon-GX with a rare rainbow foil variant. It features a versatile attack set and a unique GX move that adds tactical flexibility. The card’s release date and flavor text remain unknown, but its striking design and rarity make it a notable collectible from this series.