Black Kyurem-EX

The Black Kyurem-EX card, designated BW62, was released in 2012 as part of the BW Black Star Promos set to coincide with the promotion of the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 video games. It was originally distributed in North America as an inclusion within the Black Kyurem Box, a product designed to spotlight the titular Legendary Pokémon introduced in the sequel titles. This release served to introduce the dragon type into the Trading Card Game, a mechanic that fundamentally shifted the competitive landscape of the era by diversifying elemental weaknesses and resistances.

The card features dynamic illustration by 5ban Graphics, a creative collective frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company for modern card sets. Their aesthetic approach for this era emphasized high-contrast digital renderings and bold, metallic textures to convey the immense power of the fusion between the Legendary Pokémon Kyurem and Zekrom. Upon its release, the card was received as a staple for competitive players due to its versatile attacks and high hit points, becoming a representative piece of the late Black & White era's visual and mechanical evolution.