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Rayquaza ex
Dragon 97/97 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 97/97
- Rarity
- Rare Holo EX
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $460.73
- Artist
- Hikaru Koike
What it does
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your discard pile for a basic Energy card and attach it to Rayquaza ex.
Discard either all Fire Energy or all Lightning Energy attached to Rayquaza ex. This attack does 40 damage times the amount of Fire or Lightning Energy discarded.
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 Rayquaza ex card from the 2003 EX Dragon expansion represents a pivotal moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, marking the introduction of the 'ex' mechanic. Released during the Nintendo-managed era of the game, these cards were designed to highlight powerful Legendary Pokémon with higher HP and superior attacks, often at the risk of granting the opponent two prize cards upon defeat. This specific card, numbered 97/97, served as the definitive chase card for the set, capping off the collection with its status as the most sought-after ultra-rare pull.
The artwork for this card was crafted by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and recognizable illustrators in the franchise's history. Arita sought to capture Rayquaza’s imposing scale and serpentine grace through a dynamic, swirling composition that utilized the holographic finish to mimic the creature's celestial environment. Upon its debut, the card was widely received as a benchmark for aesthetic quality in the EX-era, celebrated by players for its competitive viability and by collectors for its striking visual departure from standard holographic designs.
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