Turtonator-GX, Guardians Rising 18/145, ultra-rare

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Turtonator-GX

Guardians Rising 18/145 • ultra-rare

Set: Guardians Rising
Number: 18/145
Rarity: Rare Holo GX
Released: 2017
Energy type: fire energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $2.08
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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What it's worth

$2.08market price via TCGplayer · Sep 22, 2026$1.87 – $2.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Turtonator-GX first appeared in the Guardians Rising expansion, introducing the unique Shell Trap attack that forces opponents to carefully consider their offensive strategies. As an Ultra Rare GX card, it remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on Alolan-region Pokémon due to its distinctive design and its role in the early competitive meta of the Sun & Moon era.

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Card face

What it does

190 HPBasicGX

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyShell Trap20

During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), put 8 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energyBright Flame160

Discard 2 Fire Energy from this Pokémon.

Cost: fire energyNitro Tank-GX

Attach 5 Fire Energy cards from your discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Turtonator-GX was released in the 2017 Guardians Rising expansion, the second major set of the Sun & Moon series for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Introduced during the Alola generation, the card reflects the transition into the GX mechanic, which allowed for powerful once-per-game attacks while yielding two prize cards upon being knocked out. Its inclusion in this set bolstered fire-type archetypes by providing a reliable energy acceleration engine through its Shell Trap attack.

The artwork for this ultra-rare card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, a studio known for their distinctively sleek, high-contrast digital style used on many GX and V-series cards during this era. The design captures the Blast Turtle Pokémon in a dynamic, metallic-finished pose that highlights its armored aesthetic. Upon its release, it became a staple in competitive decks of the time, appreciated for its defensive capabilities and ability to set up complex board states.

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