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Genesect ex
Black Bolt 169/86 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Number
- 169/86
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $43.03
- Artist
- kantaro
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.
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Where it came from
The Genesect ex card, numbered 169/86 within the Black Bolt special illustration set, represents a high-rarity inclusion that highlights the Pokémon Trading Card Game's shift toward ornate, full-art storytelling. Released as part of an expansion emphasizing aesthetic depth, this card features Genesect in a dynamic, metallic-toned composition that highlights its synthetic, bug-like anatomy against a textured backdrop. The design process for these special illustration rares typically involves collaboration between veteran illustrators and the Creatures Inc. art team, aiming to transform traditional creature design into pieces of modern graphic art that appeal to both competitive players and display-focused collectors.
Upon its release, the card was received as a standout entry for its intricate line work and foil treatment, which creates a distinct light-refracting effect on the surface. Within the meta-context of the Black Bolt set, the card is esteemed for its technical art execution, which moves away from standard action-pose tropes in favor of environmental immersion. It is regarded by the collecting community as a prime example of the premium art direction established in recent high-tier Pokémon expansions, solidifying its place as a significant chase card for those documenting the evolution of the Genesect character design.
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