Dustox (ex Ruby Sapphire 6) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dustox from the ex Ruby Sapphire set is a Rare Holo card, number 6, with 90 HP. Its signature Protective Dust and the attacks Toxic and Gust give it both defensive resilience and reliable offense. The vibrant design makes it a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Abilities: Protective Dust (Prevents all effects of attacks except damage from the Attacking Pokémon)
• Attacks:
• Toxic: Poisons the Defending Pokémon, placing 2 damage counters between turns instead of 1
• Gust: Deals 50 damage
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Set Code: ex1
• Series: ex Ruby Sapphire
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Dustox is from the ex Ruby Sapphire set, numbered 6, and is a Rare Holo card. It is notable for its Protective Dust Poké-Body and the combination of Toxic and Gust attacks, making it a distinct collectible within the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code (ex1), card number (6), and the illustrator Midori Harada’s artwork. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its protective ability and poison attack make it tactically interesting, but current tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and vibrant illustration by Midori Harada, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Ruby Sapphire: Features Dustox as a Stage 2 Grass-type Rare Holo with abilities and attacks that emphasize status effects and damage output. The set is known for its detailed artwork and strategic gameplay elements.