Volcarona-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Volcarona-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Ultra card with 210 HP. It features the ability Flaming Shot and the striking attack Backfire. This vibrant card is numbered 213 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Evolves From: Larvesta
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This specific Volcarona-GX card is from the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12), numbered 213. It features:
– Flaming Shot (Ability): Discard a Fire Energy from your hand to place damage counters on an opponent’s Pokémon.
– Backfire: Deals 160 damage and returns Fire Energy to your hand.
– Massive Heat Wave-GX: Discards Energy from each of your opponent’s Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code sm12-213 and the illustrator PLANETA Tsuji. The card’s rarity is Rare Ultra, and it carries the subtype Stage 1, GX.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– This card follows the Pokémon-GX rule: when your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
– The GX attack “Massive Heat Wave-GX” can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Volcarona-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially given its Rare Ultra rarity. Keeping it in a temperature-controlled environment will help prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set introduced Volcarona-GX as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 GX card, emphasizing energy manipulation and strong offensive capabilities. The set is notable for its detailed artwork and strategic GX mechanics.