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Volcarona-GX
Cosmic Eclipse 252/236
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Number
- 252/236
- Rarity
- Rare Rainbow
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Rainbow
- Market price
- $21.04
- Artist
- PLANETA Tsuji
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy card from your hand. If you do, put 2 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
Put 2 Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Discard an Energy from each of your opponent's Pokémon. (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
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Where it came from
Volcarona-GX was released in the 2019 expansion Cosmic Eclipse, which served as the final main set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sun & Moon series. As a Rainbow Rare, this card belongs to the 'Secret Rare' category, characterized by its textured holographic surface and monochromatic, iridescent color palette. It was designed to showcase the mythical Fire-type Pokémon Volcarona, known for its sun-like appearance and its role in regional lore as a protector of the desert.
The artwork for this particular card was rendered by artist PLANETA Igarashi, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG. The design emphasizes Volcarona's majestic, moth-like wings and radiating heat, fitting the aesthetic established for GX cards during the Sun & Moon era. Within the competitive community, the card was appreciated for its 'Flaming Surge' ability, which provided a strategic advantage for Fire-type deck builds, solidifying its place as a desirable collector's piece that balanced visual spectacle with gameplay utility.
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