Guzzlord-GX

Guzzlord-GX was released in the 2017 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Crimson Invasion, which drew thematic inspiration from the Ultra Beasts introduced in the Pokémon Sun and Moon video games. As an Ultra Beast, Guzzlord was designed to represent an otherworldly and predatory creature, reflecting its lore as a gluttonous entity capable of consuming entire mountains and buildings. The artwork for the card features a high-contrast, dramatic style consistent with the Ultra Beast designs, emphasizing its massive size and ravenous nature to appeal to players seeking powerful, high-risk, high-reward cards in the competitive meta.

The card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, a prolific studio responsible for many of the full-art and GX cards of that era. Their design for Guzzlord-GX focuses on a menacing, up-close perspective that highlights the character's gaping maw and imposing physical presence. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion for its unique 'Eat Sloppily' ability and GX attack, which rewarded players for playing aggressively, cementing its status as an iconic piece of the Sun and Moon era among competitive collectors.