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Genesect ex
Black Bolt 161/86 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Number
- 161/86
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $1.93
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution Metal Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
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Where it came from
Genesect ex (161/86) was released as part of the Japanese expansion set Black Bolt, which debuted in 2012 as a cornerstone of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's BW era. This set was designed to showcase the mythical bug-steel Pokémon Genesect, a creature engineered by Team Plasma in the game lore. The illustration, rendered with the dynamic and metallic aesthetic characteristic of the era's Ultra Rare cards, was created to emphasize Genesect's technological origins and its formidable presence as a powerhouse in competitive play.
The card was received with significant interest by the competitive community due to its powerful abilities and its role as a representative of the 5th generation of Pokémon. As an 'ex' card, it followed the specific design language of the BW-era mechanical frame, which highlighted the card's higher hit points and specialized attacks. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the Black & White series, marking a period where high-rarity, full-art-style designs became the standard for marquee legendary Pokémon.
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