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Darkrai-GX
Burning Shadows 88a/147 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Number
- 88a/147
- Rarity
- Rare Holo GX
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- €5.95
- Artist
- PLANETA
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is in your discard pile, you may put it onto your Bench. Then, attach a Darkness Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, that Pokémon is Knocked Out. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Darkrai-GX was introduced to the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion, released internationally in August 2017. The card reflects the expansion's focus on powerful GX mechanics, which were designed to introduce high-stakes gameplay through cards with significant hit points and devastating attacks that can only be used once per game. Darkrai-GX was specifically crafted to capitalize on the Mythical Pokémon's popularity as a shadowy, tactical threat within the competitive meta of the era.
The card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio known for producing the distinct, high-fidelity 3D digital renderings that define the modern GX and V-era aesthetic. In this iteration, the artists focused on conveying a sense of imposing, ethereal presence, utilizing deep purples and blacks to contrast with the holographic foil finish. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Restoration' ability, which allowed for efficient bench-to-active recycling, cementing its status as a staple for darkness-type decks during the 2017 competitive season.
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