Keldeo-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Keldeo-GX from the Unified Minds set is a Rare Rainbow card with 170 HP. It features the Pure Heart ability and the Sonic Edge attack. This card is numbered 240 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Pure Heart — Prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, from opponent’s Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX.
• Attacks:
• Sonic Edge (110 damage): Damage unaffected by any effects on opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Resolute Blade-GX (50× damage): Deals 50 damage for each of opponent’s Benched Pokémon; only one GX attack per game allowed.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Rare Rainbow variant of Keldeo-GX from the Unified Minds set (sm11-240). This printing is notable for its vibrant foil treatment and the inclusion of the GX mechanic, making it a prized card for collectors and players alike.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “sm11,” card number “240,” and its Rare Rainbow rarity. The illustrator is ConceptLab, and the card features the Water type with a retreat cost of 2.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. The GX rule applies, meaning if Keldeo-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow foil and maintain the card’s condition, store Keldeo-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Keldeo-GX appears as a Rare Rainbow card with strong defensive and offensive capabilities, highlighted by its Pure Heart Ability and GX attack. It is a visually stunning addition to the set’s Water-type lineup.