Rocket’s Scizor ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Rocket’s Scizor ex from the Team Rocket Returns set is a Rare Holo EX card boasting 120 HP. It features the ability Dual Armor and the attack Rotating Claws. This card is numbered 101 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex7-101
• Evolves From: Rocket’s Scyther ex
• Type: Darkness (also Metal when Metal Energy is attached)
• Stage: Stage 1, ex
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rocket’s Scizor ex appears in the Team Rocket Returns set, identified by the set code ex7 and card number 101. It is a Rare Holo EX notable for its dual-type ability and energy manipulation attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.

• Identifiers: Poké-Body “Dual Armor,” attack “Rotating Claws,” and artwork by Hikaru Koike
• Distinctive feature: Its Darkness type changes to both Darkness and Metal when Metal Energy is attached

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• When playing, remember that knocking out this Pokémon-ex awards your opponent 2 Prize cards, a significant risk factor.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holofoil and artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Introduced Rocket’s Scizor ex as a Rare Holo EX with a unique dual-type ability and energy recycling attack, adding strategic depth to the Darkness-type lineup.