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Exploud ex
Crystal Guardians 92/100 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Number
- 92/100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2006
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $66.46
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
As long as Exploud ex is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon-ex between turns.
Discard a Special Energy card, if any, attached to the Defending Pokémon.
If the Defending Pokémon has any Poké-Powers or Poké-Bodies, this attack does 60 damage plus 20 more damage.
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
Exploud ex was released in 2006 as part of the Pokémon TCG expansion Crystal Guardians, a set centered on the island home of the delta species. This card captures the era's focus on the 'ex' mechanic, which granted powerful abilities and high HP to evolved Pokémon at the risk of surrendering two prize cards when knocked out. The set was designed to reflect the tropical, crystallized aesthetic of the game's Holon region storyline.
The card features artwork by illustrator Ryo Ueda, who was a frequent contributor during the mid-2000s era of the card game. Ueda opted for a dynamic, aggressive pose that emphasizes the sonic-themed nature of Exploud, utilizing the metallic, holographic sheen typical of the ex-series. Upon release, the card was received as a niche tactical inclusion for colorless-type decks, valued more by collectors for its distinct holographic pattern and status as an ultra-rare chase card than for competitive tournament dominance.
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