Delibird – Team Rocket Returns (ex7-21) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Delibird from the Team Rocket Returns set is a Rare card featuring 70 HP. It has the unique ability Gift Exchange and a distinctive attack called Souvenir. This card holds a special place as number 21 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Poké-Power: Gift Exchange — allows shuffling a card from hand into the deck and drawing a card, usable only if Delibird is Active and not affected by Special Conditions.
• Attack: Souvenir — flip 3 coins with effects ranging from placing damage counters to removing them on the Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 21 in the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7). It is a rare card with no known alternate print variants. The card’s unique Water typing and its combination of abilities make it a distinctive piece for collectors focusing on the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code ex7, card number 21, and rarity marked as Rare. The card’s artwork by Yuka Morii and its Water type are key visual identifiers. The image of the card can be found at: /images/ex7/ex7-21.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its Poké-Power and attack offer strategic options but are limited by conditions such as Special Conditions and coin flip outcomes.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set reintroduced classic Team Rocket themes with a mix of Dark and Water-type Pokémon. Delibird stands out as a rare Water-type Basic Pokémon with a unique ability and attack, adding variety to the set’s lineup. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry in the ex series for collectors.