Volcarona-GX Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Volcarona-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Rainbow card with 210 HP. Its ability, Flaming Shot, adds a strategic edge, while the Backfire attack offers a dynamic option in battle. This card is numbered 252 in the set.
Quick Facts
set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cosmic Eclipse | 252 | Rare Rainbow | 210 | PLANETA Tsuji |
- Type: Fire
- Stage: Stage 1, GX (evolves from Larvesta)
- Retreat Cost: 3
- Weakness: Water ×2
- Abilities: Flaming Shot (discard a Fire Energy to place 2 damage counters on an opponent’s Pokémon)
- Attacks:
- Backfire: Returns 2 Fire Energy attached to Volcarona-GX to your hand, dealing 160 damage
- Massive Heat Wave-GX: Discards an Energy from each of your opponent’s Pokémon (GX attack, one use per game)
- Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
Key Printings
This printing of Volcarona-GX is from Cosmic Eclipse, identified by card number 252. It is a Rare Rainbow variant with vibrant foil treatment and high HP. The card is illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji, whose artwork is exclusive to this printing.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this specific card. It is uniquely identified by set code sm12-252 and the Rare Rainbow rarity. The card’s subtypes include Stage 1 and GX, and it features a regulation mark that is unknown.
Legality & Play Notes
Legality: unknown
The card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-GX rule, which awards the opponent two Prize cards if Volcarona-GX is knocked out.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the vibrant foil and artwork by PLANETA Tsuji, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its collector value, especially given its Rare Rainbow status.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduced Volcarona-GX as a powerful Fire-type Stage 1 GX with an ability that places damage counters by discarding Fire Energy. The set is known for diverse GX Pokémon and vibrant artwork, with Volcarona-GX standing out as a Rare Rainbow foil card.
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