Flygon-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Flygon-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Rainbow card with 240 HP. Its Dusty Defense ability offers strategic protection, while Sonic Edge-GX provides decisive offense. As card number 256, it’s a standout pull for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Evolves From: Vibrava
• Ability: Dusty Defense — reduces damage taken by all your Pokémon by 30 while Flygon-GX is active
• Attacks:
• Desert Hurricane (3 Fighting Energy): Deals 120+ damage, with an extra 120 if a Stadium card is in play, which is then discarded
• Sonic Edge-GX (3 Fighting Energy): Deals 220 damage unaffected by opponent’s Active Pokémon effects; limited to one GX attack per game
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

The key printing is Cosmic Eclipse (sm12) card 256 at Rare Rainbow rarity. It’s notable for its high HP and powerful GX attack, combining visual appeal with strong gameplay potential.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by set code (sm12), card number (256), Rare Rainbow rarity, and the illustrator PLANETA Tsuji’s distinctive art.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its GX ability and attacks offer strong defensive and offensive options, but tournament use is not currently supported.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Rainbow finish and PLANETA Tsuji artwork, store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduced Flygon-GX as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 2 GX with a damage-reducing ability and high-impact attacks in a Rare Rainbow variant. Release date is unknown.