Jirachi (Team Magma vs Team Aqua 97) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Jirachi is a Rare Secret card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 97. This Basic Psychic Pokémon features 50 HP and includes the attack Swift. Its modest stats make it a distinctive addition to a collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Hypnoblast (10 damage, puts Defending Pokémon to Sleep)
• Swift (20 damage, ignores Weakness, Resistance, and other effects on Defending Pokémon)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Jirachi appears as card number 97 in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set with Rare Secret rarity. It is a standalone Basic Pokémon card without evolutions or abilities, emphasizing straightforward attack effects.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “ex4” and card number “97.” Mitsuhiro Arita’s illustration style is a notable visual cue, and the Psychic typing plus its specific attack combination help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its gameplay utility centers on inflicting Sleep and bypassing defensive effects with Swift, but current tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Rare Secret card, store Jirachi in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending and moisture to preserve artwork and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Features Jirachi as a Rare Secret Basic Psychic Pokémon with sleep-inducing and damage-ignoring attacks. The set focuses on the clash between Team Magma and Team Aqua, with Jirachi standing out as a mystical inclusion.