Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados-EX from the BREAKpoint set is a Rare Holo EX card featuring a striking design. This powerful Pokémon boasts 180 HP and a single attack called Splash Burn. It is card number 26 in the series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Stormy Seas: Flip coins until tails; attach a Water Energy for each heads.
• Splash Burn: Deals 130 damage but also 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKpoint set, numbered 26, classified as a Rare Holo EX, and illustrated by Eske Yoshinob. It features no evolutions from previous Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “xy9-26” and the Pokémon name “Gyarados-EX.” The card’s market reference query is “Gyarados-EX BREAKpoint 26.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  It carries the Pokémon-EX rule, meaning if it is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid holo artwork and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and EX status, use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKpoint: Introduces Gyarados-EX as a powerful Water-type Basic EX with high HP and impactful attacks, emphasizing energy acceleration and bench damage mechanics. The illustration by Eske Yoshinob is especially striking.