Jirachi — Collector’s Guide for ex Deoxys #9

Character Intro

Jirachi from the Deoxys set is a Rare Holo, card number 9, with 60 HP. It features the Wishing Star Poké-Power and the Metallic Blow attack.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Ability: Wishing Star (Poké-Power) lets you look at the top 5 cards of your deck once per turn and add one to your hand, but causes Jirachi and other Active Pokémon to fall Asleep.
• Attack: Metallic Blow deals 20 damage plus 30 more if the Defending Pokémon has any Poké-Bodies.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Deoxys set, card number 9, and is classified as a Rare Holo. It is a Basic Pokémon card with a Metal type and features the unique Wishing Star Poké-Power and the Metallic Blow attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “ex8” and the card number “9.” The illustrator is Sumiyoshi Kizuki, whose signature style helps authenticate this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability and attack make it a strategic choice in casual play, but official tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys: This set includes the Jirachi card as a Rare Holo featuring Metal typing and a distinctive Poké-Power that interacts with deck searching and status conditions. The set is known for its unique Pokémon and dynamic gameplay elements.