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Electabuzz ex
Ruby & Sapphire 97/109 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Number
- 97/109
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $83.67
- Artist
- Hikaru Koike
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Electabuzz ex card was released as part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion, which debuted in 2003 as the first set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game to transition to the EX series era. This period marked a significant shift in game mechanics, introducing the 'ex' rule where these cards possessed significantly higher hit points and powerful abilities, though they rewarded the opponent with two prize cards instead of one when knocked out.
The artwork for this card was crafted by artist Hikaru Koike, who was a frequent contributor to the franchise during the early 2000s. The design reflects the high-intensity, kinetic style typical of the early EX cards, featuring a bold, metallic-foil treatment that distinguished these ultra-rare pulls from standard holofoil cards. It was received by the player base as a formidable competitive staple, prized for its high-damage output and its iconic status as one of the inaugural examples of the new power-creep paradigm in the TCG.
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