Deoxys (ex8-17) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Deoxys is a rare Pokémon card from the Deoxys set, numbered 17. It features 70 HP and the unique ability Form Change. Its attack, Energy Crush, offers strategic options in gameplay. This card stands out with its distinctive design and versatile mechanics.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Form Change (search and switch with another Deoxys once per turn)
• Attack: Energy Crush (10+ damage, plus 10 more for each Energy attached to all opponent’s Pokémon)
• Set Code: ex8
• Series: ex
• Legal Status: unknown
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Key Printings

This card is printed solely in the ex Deoxys set, identified as card number 17. It is classified as Rare and features no evolutions from other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. Key identifiers include its set code (ex8), rarity (Rare), and illustrator (Hironobu Yoshida). The card’s Psychic type and unique Form Change Poké-Power also distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its Form Change ability offers tactical flexibility by swapping with another Deoxys, while its Energy Crush attack can scale damage based on the opponent’s Energy attachments.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique ability, maintaining mint condition is advisable for collectors and players alike.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): This set features Deoxys prominently, with this card exemplifying the set’s focus on Psychic-type Pokémon and innovative gameplay mechanics such as Form Change. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a sought-after collection for fans of the Deoxys theme.