Suicune-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Suicune-GX from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Rainbow card boasting 180 HP. It features the intriguing ability Phantom Winds and the powerful attack Brinicles-GX. This card stands out with its vibrant design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Phantom Winds – shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck once per turn if on your Bench
• Attacks:
• Cure Stream: 120 damage; reduces damage from opponent’s next attack by 30
• Brinicles-GX: 150 damage; switch this Pokémon with a Benched Pokémon (one GX attack per game)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Suicune-GX appears in the Sun & Moon Lost Thunder expansion, identified by card number 220. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, distinguished by its shimmering foil treatment and vibrant artwork by 5ban Graphics.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card number 220, the Lost Thunder set code sm8, and the Rare Rainbow rarity. The card’s Water type and GX subtype also help distinguish it from other Suicune prints.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Play Notes

• Phantom Winds enables tactical deck recycling by shuffling Suicune-GX and all attached cards into your deck once per turn if it’s on your Bench.
• Cure Stream delivers 120 damage and reduces damage from your opponent’s next attack by 30.
• Brinicles-GX hits for 150 damage and lets you switch Suicune-GX with a Benched Pokémon, but remember you can use only one GX attack per game.
• As a Pokémon-GX, being knocked out yields your opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the Rare Rainbow foil and artwork.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain condition and value.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Suicune-GX debuts as a powerful Water-type GX with a unique ability and strong attacks. This set features a variety of GX Pokémon with diverse strategies, and Suicune-GX stands out with its deck-shuffling ability and damage reduction attack. The card’s Rare Rainbow rarity makes it a prized collectible within the set.