Zekrom-EX (Next Destinies 97) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Zekrom-EX from the Next Destinies set is a Rare Ultra card numbered 97. With 180 HP and the powerful Strong Volt attack, this Lightning-type Basic EX makes a bold visual statement thanks to 5ban Graphics’ dynamic artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Glinting Claw: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 30 more damage (50+ damage).
• Strong Volt: Discard 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon to deal 150 damage.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Next Destinies, card number 97, classified as Rare Ultra. It is a Basic EX Pokémon with no prior evolutions. The Lightning typing and 5ban Graphics artwork define its presentation.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: “bw4”
• Card ID: “bw4-97”
• Market reference query: “Zekrom-EX Next Destinies 97”
• No regulation mark on this printing

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It follows the Pokémon-EX rule: if it is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, consider a top loader or a binder with rigid pages, and minimize handling to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies: Features Zekrom-EX as a Rare Ultra with high HP and strong Lightning-type attacks, highlighted by 5ban Graphics’ signature illustration. Release date is unknown; no known print variants or regulation marks.