Dustox (Lost Thunder 28) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Dustox from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare card with 140 HP. It features the Hazardous Evolution ability and the Gust attack. It is card number 28 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Cascoon)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Hazardous Evolution — When evolving Dustox from your hand, you may Paralyze and Poison your opponent’s Active Pokémon, placing 3 damage counters between turns instead of 1.
• Attack: Gust — Deals 70 damage with a Grass and Colorless energy cost.
• Flavor Text: “It violently flutters its wings to scatter toxic dust when attacked. It becomes active after sunset.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This printing of Dustox appears in the Sun & Moon series set “Lost Thunder” with the card number 28. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Midori Harada. The card’s unique ability and solid HP make it a notable pick for collectors focusing on this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm8-28,” rarity as Rare, and the distinct illustration by Midori Harada. The card’s Grass type and Stage 2 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability Hazardous Evolution offers strategic status effects when evolving, and its Gust attack provides a reliable 70 damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Dustox appears as a Rare Stage 2 Grass-type with a unique ability that enhances status effects during evolution. It complements the set’s theme of strategic play and diverse Pokémon types.
• Other sets: Unknown for this exact printing.