What is GX Pokémon?

Pokémon-GX

Much like Pokémon-EX, these incredibly strong Pokémon tend to have a lot of HP and powerful attacks or Abilities. They also come with the risk of letting your opponent take two Prize cards when they're Knocked Out. And just like Pokémon-EX, the GX is a part of a Pokémon-GX's name.

What's the difference between ex and GX Pokémon cards?

The main difference between EX and GX cards is the design of the card itself, and that GX cards have a special GX move that may only be used once per game. Also, EX Pokémon have the ability to Mega-evolve, unlike GX Pokémon.

Are GX Pokémon cards good?

Pokemon GX cards are some of the strongest in the TCG. These are the best ones you can get your hands on. The Pokemon TCG has undergone many changes since its inception in 1996. New generations of Pokemon, characters, and items have all made their way into this branch of the successful Japanese franchise.

Is GX higher than ex?

Pokémon-GX work very similarly to both Pokémon-EX from the Black & White and XY series and Pokémon-ex from the EX Series. They possess considerably higher HP and stronger attacks compared to their regular counterparts. However, when a Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one.

How do you tell if a Pokémon card is a GX?

Genuine GX cards can be textured as we can see in some of the example images. In this example, fake GX cards often have the shine from a foiling process but no texture. Sometimes, some texture is applied but it will still not match the one on the official Pokémon card.

Pokemon GX Rules

What do GX cards do?

These Pokémon cards, which literally say “EX” or "GX" right on them (beside the character name), are more powerful and have cooler illustrations. Because these can also sometimes be shiny or holographic, they're highly coveted among little kids.

How do Pokémon GX cards work?

Pokémon-GX work very similarly to both Pokémon-EX from the Black & White and XY series and Pokémon-ex from the EX Series. They possess considerably higher HP and stronger attacks compared to their regular counterparts. However, when a Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards instead of one.

What is rarer GX or Vmax?

While VMAX cards are usually rarer and worth more than Pokémon V cards, both are necessary for playing the Pokémon TCG. However, collectors may only be interested in VMAX, since these cards are harder to obtain and thus more valuable.

What does Vmax stand for in Pokémon?

Pokémon VMAX

Debuting alongside the Pokémon V in the Sword & Shield expansion were Pokémon VMAX, which represent the Dynamax, Gigantamax, and Eternamax mechanics of Pokémon Sword and Shield in the TCG. These cards are identified by a. graphic on the card name.

Which is the rarest GX?

#1 Charizard-GX (Secret)

The Rainbow Rare Charizard-GX from Burning Shadows is the most expensive Pokémon-GX. The normal color scheme of Charizard-GX has become even more expensive than the shiny alternative since it was printed at an extremely high rarity in a set that nobody wanted.

How can you tell if a GX card is rare?

Rare. If a Pokémon card's rarity symbol is a black or white star, it's at least a Rare. Check if any parts of the card have a holographic foil. If no part of the card is foil, or if every part of the card except the art is foil, then it's a normal Rare.

Can you still use GX Pokémon cards?

All cards from the Sun & Moon Series, including all Pokemon-GX, will no longer be legal. TPCI also confirmed that going forward, players will be able to use the regulation marks on the bottom of Pokémon cards to tell at a glance whether a card is legal for Standard play.

How rare are V cards in Pokémon?

V Pokemon cards are some of the strongest in the game. They are all Ultra Rare, which make them difficult to pull out of any random booster pack.

What Pokémon set has GX cards?

The new Pokémon-GX in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon expansion aren't just for serious battlers looking for the most powerful cards to add to their decks. They're also an exhibition of some of the most iconic Pokémon from the last two decades, with incredible illustrations showing each Pokémon in action.

What is Charizard GX?

TCGplayer Tip:The shiny Charizard-GX card is the most popular Pokémon card from the Shiny Vault subset of 2019's Hidden Fates, and one of the top chase cards from the entire Sun & Moon era.

What are the chances of getting a GX Pokemon card?

Because there are so many cards at each of these high rarity levels, the chances of getting any one individual card become quite small, from about 1% for normal GXs to 0.3% for FAs to a tiny 0.1% for Guardians Rising SRs (24 is too many!).

How do you get a GX Pokemon card?

Find out if your store of choice has any for sale.

You may find some booster packs, but there is a chance that a booster pack won't contain any GX cards. You have a better chance of getting some by buying a theme pack. One purchase that is guaranteed to get you some GX cards is that of a Pokémon GX box.

Is there a mew GX card?

TCGplayer Tip:Mewtwo & Mew-GX depicts the rivals from Pokémon: The First Movie teaming up to unleash their incredible psychic powers on some unforunate soul. The card's Perfection ability lets you assemble a toolbox of the best Pokémon-GX and Pokémon-EX attacks in the game.

How rare is it to pull a Vmax?

Average odds of opening a specific V, VMAX, or Trainer card: 1 in 390.

How do I know if my Pokémon cards are worth money?

Every Pokémon card is stamped with a small symbol in the bottom right corner that identifies its rarity. As is the case with most collectibles, scarcity is a major factor in determining the item's value. So the rarer the card's marker, the higher value it'll likely command at auction.

What is a Pokémon GX box?

The Pokémon TCG: Snorlax-GX Box brings you the best of two styles of Snorlax—a foil Snorlax in the style of the very first Pokémon trading cards, and a foil Snorlax-GX featuring a brand-new game mechanic!

Is Charizard GX a good Pokémon card?

250 HP also makes it bulkier than the Mega's 220/230 HP and a retreat cost is two is mediocre. So overall, Charizard GX is outperforming both Megas. Some say that the 300 is unneeded, but it's not the overkill it once was. In fact, only one Pokémon card survives the 300 damage attack.

How many GX cards are allowed in a deck?

In the Pokemon TCG there is EX/GX limit. The only rule regarding limits that exists is you can only have up to 4 copies of a single card in a deck. This includes reprints such as 2 separate copies of Charmander can only add to 4.