Heracross-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Heracross-EX from the Furious Fists set is a Rare Holo EX card with 170 HP and the hard-hitting Giga Power attack. Numbered 4 in the set, it stands out for its vivid design and strong presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Guard Press: 40 damage; reduce damage taken by 20 during opponent’s next turn.
• Giga Power: 80+ damage; you may add 40 more damage, and this Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
• Rules: When a Pokémon-EX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Furious Fists, card number 4. It is a Rare Holo EX with high HP and dual Grass energy attacks, visually distinguished by Eske Yoshinob’s detailed illustration.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: “xy3-4”
• Pokémon name: “Heracross-EX”
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Regulation mark: none

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats
• Follows the Pokémon-EX rule (opponent takes 2 Prize cards upon Knock Out)

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish by sleeving and keeping the card away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Furious Fists (XY3): Introduces Heracross-EX as a powerful Grass-type Basic EX with both defensive and offensive utility. Known for dynamic EX cards and vivid artwork, this card stands out for its high HP and versatile attacks.