Dedenne-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dedenne-GX from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Rainbow card with 160 HP. Its Dedechange Ability offers strategic versatility, while the Static Shock attack adds a reliable damage option. This vibrant card is numbered 219 in the collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rules: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Dedenne-GX is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Unbroken Bonds set (sm10). This Rare Rainbow variant is notable for its shimmering foil treatment, which enhances its collector appeal.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the card number 219 in the Unbroken Bonds set and features the Rare Rainbow rarity symbol. The card’s unique identifier is sm10-219.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Ability — Dedechange: When played onto your Bench, discard your hand and draw 6 cards; usable once per turn.
• Attacks:
• Static Shock: 50 damage.
• Tingly Return-GX: Paralyzes the opponent’s Active Pokémon and returns Dedenne-GX and all attached cards to your hand. The GX attack can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Rainbow foil finish and maintain card condition, store Dedenne-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set introduced Dedenne-GX with its signature Ability and GX attack, packaged in a visually striking Rare Rainbow foil variant. The set is part of the Sun & Moon series, known for its dynamic artwork and strategic gameplay elements.