Dustox ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dustox ex from the Legend Maker set is a Rare Holo EX card with 140 HP. It features the Poké-Body Safeguard and the attack Cutting Wind. This card is numbered 86 in its series.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Dustox ex
• Stage: Stage 2, ex (evolves from Cascoon)
• Type: Grass
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Abilities: Safeguard (Poké-Body) — prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, from opponent’s Pokémon-ex
• Attacks:
• Silver Wind: 40 damage; next turn, attacks that do damage to Defending Pokémon do 30 more damage
• Cutting Wind: 70 damage
• Rules: When Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Set Code: ex12-86
• Series: ex
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Image URL: /images/ex12/ex12-86.jpg

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Dustox ex from the Legend Maker set, card number 86. It is a Rare Holo EX illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, known for his detailed and dynamic Pokémon art style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Dustox ex. It is identified by set code ex12-86 and Mitsuhiro Arita’s distinctive artwork. The card’s rarity and holofoil finish further distinguish it within the Legend Maker set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
As a Pokémon-ex card, Dustox ex yields 2 Prize cards to the opponent when Knocked Out—an important gameplay consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store Dustox ex in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legend Maker (ex12): Features Dustox ex as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 ex with a protective ability and strong attacks, contributing to varied strategic options. The set’s artwork and design emphasize dynamic Pokémon-ex characters, making it a prized addition for fans of the ex series.