How to Get Pokémon GX Cards

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Trading

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Safekeeping

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Identifying Counterfeits

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Q&A

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Tips

Are you just starting your collection? Looking to buy the GX cards to upgrade your current deck? These special cards may seem hard to find, but there are a variety of ways to get your hands on them. Just keep in mind that these cards will rotate out of standard in September of 2022, so they may become much cheaper in the months right before and after rotation if you’re willing to wait.^{[1]
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Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Buying

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Consider why you want them in the first place. You have many options on why you want to have GX cards. If you want to collect GX cards just to show them off, then you can get any type you want; it doesn’t matter what type of Pokémon it is. However, if you want to get some GX's for use in games and tournaments, then you’ll want to be strategic about which Pokémon GXs you get.
- Each GX has its one move that goes with a strategy in some way, so if you’re getting some GXs online for battling, then you need to first figure out your what deck your building and what strategy it is using.
- Also, if you’re getting GXs for gameplay, get ones that either have the same energy requirements as the cards in your deck, or that are evolutions of Pokémon in your deck.
- It you want a common Pokémon card instead of GX Pokémon, you can go through this same selection process. Just note that GX cards have one special move that other cards do not have, making them more valuable. Plus, their HP is way higher than their normal form.
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Make a list of GXs you want to buy. Be sure to include the name and type of the GX cards you want for your deck/collection. A good deck, or collection, will have a good number of GXs. Find out what you want by deciding:
- What types you want.
- How much money you want to spend.
- If they work well with your existing cards.
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Find out if your store of choice has any for sale. GX cards are kind of hard to get, due to their special powers and rareness. More recently printed cards will be easier to find than older ones that are out of print. When a card is print, they get put in packs or sets. You may find some booster packs, but there is a chance that a booster pack won’t contain any GX cards. You have a better chance of getting some by buying a theme pack.
- One purchase that is guaranteed to get you some GX cards is that of a Pokémon GX box. They cost a lot of money, because there are more than one card in there, including the GX card. The benefit is that you get some cool cards, though, plus the little but possible chance of getting another one in the booster packs it comes with!
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Make the purchase. You can buy either buy online, or at your local store.
- Be sure you are certain that that is the GX card you want.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Trading

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Find a friend that has a lot of Pokémon, including GX Pokémon. Be sure that you trust that person before you try to find him/her; some people will take advantage over you, and steal your GX cards, so be careful in who you choose to trade with.
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Make sure that you have a lot of GX Pokémon, and other cards as well. Before you trade, it is critical to make sure that you have some back-up GX cards, and other options for trading. You generally don’t want to trade a card when you only have one type of that card, unless you really think it is worth trading for.
- If you have a really weak Pokémon you really don’t need or want, or you’re trading partner is giving you something really rare for something that isn’t as much (like a Silvally GX for a rainbow rare Reshiram and Charizard GX ), then it is okay to only have one type and trade it away.
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Take your time. Consider all your options carefully. Rushing will result in making an unfair trade. Be sure that you and your trader have the same Pokémon level and HP. You can also see if you really want to trade for what the trader is offering. Think about:
- What you want to trade for. What's your end goal?
- Whether it's a good or bad trade for you. What will you be losing?
- Whether it's fair for both sides, within reason. You want to be smart about your trade, but you may not want to intentionally hoodwink a friend of yours. Be reasonable.
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Make the trade when you're both happy. Be sure that the trade is nice and smooth.
- Sometimes people allow you to think some more after the trade by leaving the door open to trade back. Just make sure you trust them before you trade on this basis.

Method 3

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Safekeeping

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Make a binder. Binders are very effective for keeping your Pokémon cards safe and sound. Make sure that your binder is nice and secure, so that your precious GX cards don’t fall out!
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Put them in boxes. This works well if you have a lot of Pokémon GX cards. Just put them in a small box. Keep the box somewhere safe.
- Try decoration the box with Pokémon colors (red, black, and white). Then it’ll be easily recognized as your Pokémon GX box.
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Protect them in a plastic bag. If you don’t want to spend money, putting them in plastic bags is the most simple way of storing them. Be aware, though, that plastic bags are flimsy and can end up with holes in them if they're handled roughly, so put them somewhere safe.
- Write “Pokemon GX Cards” in marker on the bag. That way you’ll know that that bag holds your GX Pokémon.
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Keep your cards away from anything that might damage them. This includes sunlight, water, food, smoke, and too much handling.

Method 4

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Identifying Counterfeits

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See if the card is shiny. All GXs are shiny. If the GX card looks dull, or not shiny, then it is fake. To make sure, though, compare it to a different GX card or, if possible, a GX card that is the same Pokémon. If the card is fake, you’ll definitely see that one card is shinier than the other.
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Look at the HP. Even though GXs have higher HP than normal Pokémon, the HP should not be higher than 300. The HP should also be able divisible by 10 (example: 50, 60, 80, 150, etc). If it is not a multiple of 10 (example: 87, 123, 98, 67, etc), then it is fake. The same goes for the attack damage, which can be found at the right side of the attack name.
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Check for misspellings and other errors in the text. Misspellings in a Pokémon’s name are a quick and simple sign that the card is fake.
- For example: an error on the name of a Pokémon, like Pikachu being spelled as 'Pekachu'.
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See if it bends easily. Be careful when bending, to avoid damaging it! Bend it only slightly. Once you've done that, take another GX card and bend that one. If that one is way sturdier than the other, then the other is fake.
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Observe the images on the back and on the front carefully. Sometimes, the images look uneven, or have uneven borders. This is a sign of complete fake. Also, look at the Poké Ball on the back. Then, get another card and compare the Poké Balls. The Poké Ball is supposed to have a dark-blue border. If one card is lighter than the other, then it is fake.
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Look for a thin sheet of black between the cards. All cards, including GX cards, have a black sheet between the cardboard layers. This is what makes it sturdy in the first place. If it doesn’t have a black layer, then it is a no doubt a fake.
- On the previous step, what takes part in the card bending easily is if the black sheet isn’t in the middle of the card, making it easier to bend, which adds on to the point that it is fake.
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Hold it up to a light. If it is fake, then you may be able to see through it (this also has to do with the black sheet missing from the center.
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Have fun with your new, shiny, and awesome GX Pokémon cards. With these, you can either play and knock out of your opponents with your GX move, or show their shiny flare off to people. Have fun with your GX cards.

Community Q&A

Question

How many packs of Pokemon cards should I buy to guarantee me a GX Pokemon card?

Cool⚡️KID

Community Answer

Usually if you buy around 10 booster packs, you should get at least 1 GX card. However, nothing is guaranteed.
Question

This article is so good. How do you find lightning type GXs though?

Community Answer

Simply look online or buy tins with lightning Pokemon in them. I would recommend Pikachu&Zecrom Tag team GX if you are looking for a good lightning Pokemon.
Question

How would I be able to completely guarantee a GX card?

Constantinem

Community Answer

It is impossible to guarantee a GX card. But rare cards weigh more than common cards, so you might have a chance if you weigh the packs.