Mimikyu-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Mimikyu-GX from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Rainbow card numbered 226. With 170 HP, it offers resilience in battle. Its signature attack, Let’s Snuggle & Fall, adds a unique tactical element to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistances: None listed
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Mimikyu-GX is from the Lost Thunder expansion (set code sm8), numbered 226. It is a Rare Rainbow card, prized by collectors for its shimmering foil and GX status.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifying features include:
– Rare Rainbow rarity
– Fairy type
– Illustration by 5ban Graphics
– The unique GX attack, Dream Fear-GX, as a standout gameplay identifier

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Attacks

• Perplex: Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Let’s Snuggle & Fall: Increases damage based on damage counters on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Dream Fear-GX: A powerful GX attack that shuffles an opponent’s Benched Pokémon and attached cards into their deck.

Gameplay notes:
– Only one GX attack can be used per game.
– When knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Rainbow foil and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt that can degrade the card’s finish.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set introduced Mimikyu-GX as a Basic GX Pokémon with Fairy typing and a Rare Rainbow variant. It features unique attacks that combine status effects and strategic GX gameplay, making it a memorable card from the Sun & Moon series.