Shaymin-EX Collector’s Guide (Next Destinies #94)

Overview

Shaymin-EX from the Next Destinies set is a Rare Ultra card boasting 110 HP. Its vibrant presentation and the attack Revenge Blast add strategic depth to gameplay. With sleek design and solid stats, it’s a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Synthesis: Attach a Grass Energy from your deck to one of your Pokémon.
• Revenge Blast: Deals 30+ damage, increasing by 30 for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Printings, Variants & Identifiers

• This guide covers the exact printing of Shaymin-EX from the Next Destinies set, card number 94. It is a Rare Ultra card illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
• Card ID: bw4-94
• Set Code: bw4
• Subtypes: Basic, EX
• No other print variants are documented for this card; no known alternate print variants or special editions for this card.
• Image reference: /images/bw4/bw4-94.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Shaymin-EX is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should note the Pokémon-EX rule that grants the opponent two Prize cards upon this card’s knockout, which impacts deck strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Ultra quality and the vibrant artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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

• Next Destinies: This set introduced Shaymin-EX as a powerful Basic EX Pokémon with versatile Grass-type attacks. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the Black & White series’ focus on dynamic gameplay and collectible appeal. Release date for this set is unknown.