Galvantula ex 168/142
Set: Stellar Crown
Released: Sep 13, 2024
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 540.5 packs (0.2%)
Evolves From:
Joltik
Lightning Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 540.5 packs (0.2%)
Evolves From:
Joltik
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #596
- Card Number 168/142
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- IllustratorMARINA Chikazawa
- Release Date13/09/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Stellar Crown
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionUnova
- Generation Generation 5
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Colorless ×1 Rules
- As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent's).
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Galvantula ex prominently in a dynamic and abstract environment. Galvantula is adorned with a crown of sparkling crystals in various colors, enhancing its electric and bug-like features. The background is a lively, prismatic explosion of geometric shapes and colors, creating the illusion of energy and movement. The color palette is vibrant, dominated by yellows, blues, and purples, reflecting Galvantula’s electric-type nature. Shading and highlights give it a glossy and animated appearance, while the bold lines and facets add a sense of depth and texture.
Playability Overview
Galvantula eX encourages a strategic balance between offense and disruption by leveraging its high damage output and energy discard effect to hinder item-based tactics, while its bench protection ability demands careful play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric ShowdownThis card has a striking design, with Galvantula ex looking fierce and ready for action. The vibrant yellows and electric blues pop, making it a natural fit for a dynamic "Battle Zone" page. Pair it with other electrifying Pokémon like Electivire and Raikou for a shocking effect!Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Fierce / Bright / Thunderstorm / Bug Battle
