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Rayquaza
POP Series 1 3/17 • rare
- Set
- POP Series 1
- Number
- 3/17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $165.14
- Artist
- Katsura Tabata
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Rayquaza during your opponent's next turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2005, the POP Series 1 set was distributed exclusively through the Pokémon Organized Play program. These cards were designed to reward participants at official league events and tournaments, rather than being sold in traditional retail booster packs. This specific Rayquaza card, numbered 3/17, stands out for its colorless typing, a deliberate design choice that allowed the powerful legendary Pokémon to fit into a wider variety of deck archetypes during the competitive rotation of the mid-2000s.
The illustration features dynamic, classic artwork consistent with the aesthetic of the EX-era TCG expansions. As part of a promotional series, it was intended to introduce players to iconic legendary Pokémon from the Hoenn region in a portable, collectible format. While intended as a functional tool for tournament players, the card's rarity within the small 17-card set quickly established it as a sought-after piece for collectors documenting the history of early organized play rewards.
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