Shaymin-EX (Roaring Skies 77a) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shaymin-EX from the Roaring Skies set is a Rare Ultra card with 110 HP. Its Set Up ability draws cards until you have 6 in hand when it’s played onto your Bench, and Sky Return deals 30 damage before bouncing this Pokémon and all attached cards back to your hand. This vibrant card is numbered 77a in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Ability: Set Up — Draw cards until you have 6 in hand when played onto your Bench
• Attack: Sky Return — 30 damage; returns this Pokémon and all attached cards to your hand
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Pokémon-EX Rule: Opponent takes 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing identified as card number 77a from the Roaring Skies set. It is a Rare Ultra rarity card featuring artwork by TOKIYA. No other print variants are known for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Shaymin-EX card. The card is identified by its set code “xy6” and number “77a.” The card’s market reference query is “Shaymin-EX Roaring Skies 77a.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality: unknown
This Shaymin-EX is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

It follows the Pokémon-EX rule where the opponent takes 2 Prize cards upon its Knock Out.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Ultra quality and detailed TOKIYA illustration, 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 and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (XY6): This set introduced Shaymin-EX as a versatile Basic EX Pokémon with a hand-drawing ability and a tactical retreat attack. It fits well in decks requiring quick setup and card advantage.