Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX is a Rare Ultra card from the Cosmic Eclipse set. With 280 HP, it’s a sturdy TAG TEAM GX that stands out as a striking collectible. Numbered 221, it’s best known for its signature attack, Ultimate Ray, which highlights its dynamic presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fairy ×2
• Rules: TAG TEAM rule: When your TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon Cosmic Eclipse set, card number 221. Classified as a Rare Ultra card, it’s a notable collectible for fans of TAG TEAM GX cards.

Attacks

• Ultimate Ray: Deals 150 damage and allows Energy attachment from the deck.
• Altered Creation-GX: A GX attack that boosts damage and Prize card rewards under specific conditions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm12” and the card number 221. Its unique combination of Water, Metal, and Colorless Energy costs for its attacks, along with its TAG TEAM GX subtype, distinguishes it from other cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Based on the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The TAG TEAM rule applies: if this card is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
• “Altered Creation-GX” can only be used once per game.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve; avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
• Prevent bending or edge wear by using a rigid top-loader or a graded card holder for display.
• Handle carefully to preserve the artwork and surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduced the Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX TAG TEAM card, highlighting powerful synergy and high HP. The set is known for its Rare Ultra cards and unique TAG TEAM GX mechanics. The release date for this card is unknown.