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Rayquaza VMAX
Evolving Skies 217/203
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Number
- 217/203
- Rarity
- Rare Rainbow
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- dragon energy
- Finish
- Rainbow
- Market price
- $125.19
- Artist
- PLANETA Mochizuki
What it does
Once during your turn, you may discard your hand and draw 3 cards.
You may discard any amount of basic Fire Energy or any amount of basic Lightning Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 80 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Rayquaza VMAX card, numbered 217/203, was released in the 2021 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Evolving Skies. This set was highly anticipated by collectors for its thematic focus on the 'Eeveelutions' and powerful Dragon-type Pokémon, marking a return to the prominence of the Dragon type in the game's mechanics after a period of absence. As a Rare Rainbow card, this item features a textured, monochromatic holographic finish that highlights the intricate artwork of the legendary Pokémon Rayquaza in its Gigantamax form.
The illustration was rendered by kawayoo, a prolific artist known for dynamic and high-contrast Pokémon designs. In this iteration, the artist emphasized the immense scale and serpentine energy of Rayquaza, utilizing the Rainbow Rare aesthetic to create a shimmering, ethereal quality that distinguishes it from standard set cards. Upon release, the card became a focal point for players and collectors alike, representing the pinnacle of the set’s chase cards due to the character's enduring popularity and the aesthetic appeal of the full-art VMAX style.
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