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Altaria ex
Emerald 90/106 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Emerald
- Number
- 90/106
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $299.99
- Artist
- Ryo Ueda
What it does
Any damage done to Altaria ex by attacks from Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's) is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Altaria ex was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled EX Emerald, which launched in early 2005. This set drew inspiration from the Hoenn region games, specifically the Battle Frontier introduced in Pokémon Emerald, and was designed to showcase the powerful Pokémon-ex mechanic that defined the era. These cards were introduced to offer a high-risk, high-reward gameplay experience, featuring significantly increased hit points and potent attacks while conceding two prize cards upon being knocked out.
The card was illustrated by Hikuko Miura, who employed a distinct, vibrant art style characterized by dynamic lighting effects to highlight the iridescent nature of the Pokémon's dragon-type wings. Altaria ex was well-received by players at the time for its unique 'Dragon Breath' ability and its strategic utility as a colorless-type powerhouse. It remains a notable piece of mid-2000s card design, representing the height of the EX-series aesthetic before the transition to later gameplay generations.
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