Sableye Collector’s Guide: Crystal Guardians Rare Holo (ex14-10)

Character Intro

Sableye from the Crystal Guardians set is a Rare Holo card numbered 10 with 60 HP. It features the intriguing ability Excavate and the strategic attack Disable. This card offers a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Resistance: Colorless -30
• Weaknesses: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Abilities and Attacks

• Excavate: Look at the top card of your deck and choose to discard or keep it.
• Disable: Prevents the opponent’s Pokémon from using one of its attacks next turn.

Key Printings

The key printing of this Sableye card is from the Crystal Guardians set, identified by the set code ex14 and card number 10. It is a Rare Holo variant, making it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on holofoil cards from the EX series.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Identifiers: the Poké-Power “Excavate” and the attack “Disable,” plus illustrator credit to Yukiko Baba.
• Card image reference: /images/ex14/ex14-10.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic abilities, such as Excavate and Disable, offer interesting gameplay options but are limited to casual or collector play due to legality restrictions.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil shine and prevent damage, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since the card’s rarity and holo status increase its collectible value. Use a top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): This set includes the rare holo Sableye card featuring Darkness-type attributes and unique gameplay mechanics. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry in the EX series for collectors interested in holofoils and strategic Poké-Powers.