2017 124 cards

Pokemon Crimson Invasion Set

A 124-card Ultra Beast invasion set featuring Buzzwole GX, Guzzlord GX, and the artificial Pokemon Silvally GX.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Silvally GX Full Art

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Crimson Invasion is a 124-card expansion released in November 2017, centering on the Ultra Beast invasion storyline from Sun & Moon. Buzzwole GX became an immediate competitive powerhouse with its efficient attacks, while Silvally GX offered versatile type coverage through its memory tools. Kartana GX and Guzzlord GX rounded out the Ultra Beast roster.

Best for

GX-era collectors tracking full arts and rainbows
collectors pricing Crimson Invasion (2017, 124 cards) as SM GX era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
buyers who already know Silvally GX Full Art / Buzzwole GX Full Art is the expensive row in Crimson Invasion

Skip this path if

you want SV-only rarity language and nothing earlier
you expect every card in Crimson Invasion to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Crimson Invasion is skipping surface checks on huge full-art foils. Set code sm4 (2017) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Silvally GX Full Art / Buzzwole GX Full Art as priority singles; the other 122 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Silvally GX Full Art / Buzzwole GX Full Art first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: full collector number (including secret IDs), GX vs full art vs secret. Only after that does the full Crimson Invasion checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Silvally GX Full Art (#108) and rainbow rare (#119) lead at $15-25 near-mint. Buzzwole GX Full Art (#104) holds $10-20 due to competitive popularity. Guzzlord GX Full Art (#105) and Kartana GX Full Art (#106) are $8-15 each. The rainbow rare Gyarados GX adds cross-set appeal for Gyarados collectors.

Silvally GX

Counter Catcher

Wishful Baton

Counter Energy

Warp Energy

Water Energy

Full Collection

Cards from Crimson Invasion

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Weedle

Kakuna

Beedrill

Exeggcute

Numel

Remoraid

Pikachu

Misdreavus

Salazzle

Stufful

Guzzlord-GX

Jigglypuff

Swablu

Diggersby

Lusamine

Guzzlord GX

Alolan Golem GX

Nihilego GX

Buzzwole GX

Guzzlord GX

Kartana GX

Alolan Exeggutor GX

Silvally GX

Counter Catcher

Wishful Baton

Counter Energy

Warp Energy

Water Energy

Tips to finish the set

Crimson Invasion is one of the more affordable Sun & Moon sets. The Ultra Beast theme gives it a cohesive collecting angle. With only 124 cards and moderate chase card values, this is a budget-friendly set to complete. Look for leftover retail product at discount stores.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Crimson Invasion cards by set code sm4 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03

Track Silvally GX Full Art and Buzzwole GX Full Art as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04

Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest

Scan with the app

Ultra Beast GX cards have a unique border design different from regular GX cards. The scanner recognizes Ultra Beast formatting and correctly identifies the enhanced rarity Ultra Beast variants. It distinguishes between promo and booster-pack versions of popular Ultra Beast cards.

FAQ

Common questions

01 What are Ultra Beasts in the Pokemon TCG?

Ultra Beasts are extradimensional Pokemon from Ultra Space. In the TCG, Ultra Beast GX cards have a distinctive card design with a unique border. They function like regular GX Pokemon but have their own visual identity.

02 Why was Buzzwole GX competitively strong?

Buzzwole GX's Jet Punch attack dealt 30 damage plus 30 to a benched Pokemon for just one Fighting energy, making it one of the most efficient openers in the format. Its Knuckle Impact and Absorption GX gave it versatile damage options.

03 How many Ultra Beast GX cards are in Crimson Invasion?

Crimson Invasion contains 4 Ultra Beast GX cards: Buzzwole GX, Guzzlord GX, Kartana GX, and Nihilego GX, each with regular, Full Art, and rainbow rare versions.

04 Is Crimson Invasion good for new collectors?

Yes, Crimson Invasion is an excellent entry point. Its lower price point, cohesive Ultra Beast theme, and smaller card count make it accessible. The Ultra Beast artwork is visually distinctive and appeals to collectors of all levels.