Aegislash-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Aegislash-EX (Phantom Forces 65) is a Rare Holo EX with 170 HP. Its Mighty Shield ability provides strategic defense against Special Energy users, while Slash Blast offers scalable offense. This card is numbered 65 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Ability: Mighty Shield — Prevents all damage from attacks by opponent’s Pokémon with Special Energy attached.
• Attack: Slash Blast — Deals 40 damage plus 20 more for each Metal Energy attached.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: xy4
• Number: 65
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Aegislash-EX appears in the XY Phantom Forces expansion, numbered 65. It is a Rare Holo EX card, making it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on the XY series or Metal-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward through its set code (xy4), card number (65), and the unique illustration by Ayaka Yoshida. The card’s ability and attack names also help distinguish it from other Aegislash cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its ability offers strong protection against Special Energy-using opponents, and its attack scales with Metal Energy attachments, making it tactically versatile in casual play.

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. Use a top-loader or binder with rigid pages for added protection, especially since it is a rare holo EX card.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): Introduced Aegislash-EX with a unique defensive ability and a Metal Energy-scaling attack. This set is known for its strategic depth and strong EX Pokémon, with this card being a notable example of Metal-type resilience.