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Yveltal-EX

XY 79/146 • ultra-rare

Set: XY
Number: 79/146
Rarity: Rare Holo EX
Released: 2014
Energy type: darkness energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $15.72
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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Market

What it's worth

$15.72market price via TCGplayer · Oct 6, 2026$15.57 – $16.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a signature card from the XY base set, Yveltal-EX became a defining force in the Pokémon Trading Card Game due to its powerful "Evil Ball" attack, which scaled in damage based on the energy attached to both active Pokémon. Its status as an ultra-rare holographic card, combined with its high competitive utility during its era, makes it a significant piece for both players and collectors of the XY generation.

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Card face

What it does

170 HPBasicEX

Cost: darkness energy colorless energyEvil Ball20+

This attack does 20 more damage times the amount of Energy attached to both Active Pokémon.

Cost: darkness energy colorless energy colorless energyY Cyclone90

Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Resistancefighting energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Yveltal-EX card (79/146) was released as part of the XY base set in February 2014, marking the introduction of the Pokémon X and Y generation to the Trading Card Game. It was designed to highlight the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal, a dual-type Dark and Flying creature featured on the cover of the Pokémon Y video game. The card introduced the 'EX' mechanic, which granted players powerful stats and unique abilities at the cost of giving up two prize cards upon being knocked out.

The artwork for this specific card was rendered by 5ban Graphics, a design studio known for its digital, high-contrast illustration style that became a hallmark of the XY era. The design aimed to emphasize the aggressive, sweeping wingspan and 'destruction' motif central to Yveltal’s lore. Upon its release, it became a staple in competitive play due to its 'Evil Ball' attack, which scaled in power based on the energy attached to both active Pokémon, making it a defining card of the 2014-2015 tournament landscape.

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