Xurkitree-GX SM68
Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Released: Feb 3, 2017
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Promo
Lightning Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #796
- Card Number SM68
- Card RarityPromo
- Illustrator5ban Graphics
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionAlola
- Generation Generation 7
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning
- Health Points180 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Resistance
Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Lightning 
Fighting ×2 
Metal -20 
Abilities
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Ability:
Flashing Head
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached to them.
Attacks
- Rumbling Wires100
Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
- Lighting-GX
Your opponent reveals their hand. Add a card you find there to their Prize cards face down. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Rules
- Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Xurkitree, an Ultra Beast Pokémon, with its electrifying, wire-like limbs extending outward. It stands in a dynamic pose against a backdrop of swirling, vivid purple and blue electric currents, creating an intense, charged atmosphere. The scene feels energetic and vibrant with a sense of movement and power.The art style is sharp and vibrant, utilizing a bold color palette dominated by blacks, whites, and electric blues, accented by purples and browns for contrast. The shading is dynamic, enhancing the three-dimensional form of Xurkitree, and the strong lighting effect makes the scene appear dramatic and intense. The overall mood conveys power and energy, capturing the essence of this Electric-type Pokémon.
Playability Overview
Xurkitree GX excels in disrupting energy-reliant opponents with its damage prevention ability while applying pressure through discard and hand manipulation, supporting a control-focused strategy.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric MenaceThis card radiates a powerful energy vibe! With its striking design and intense colors, it deserves a spot on a "Shockwave" page. The chaotic wires and bold contrasts make it a perfect companion for other Electric types, especially those with a fierce look, like Zapdos or Raikou.Additional Binder Suggestions: Power Plant / Intense / Neon / Electric Shock / Ultra Beasts
