Keldeo-EX (Boundaries Crossed 142) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Keldeo-EX from the Boundaries Crossed set is a Rare Ultra card with 170 HP. It features the ability Rush In and the attack Secret Sword, making it a dynamic addition to any collection. This card is numbered 142 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Rush In — Allows switching this Pokémon from Bench to Active once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Secret Sword — Deals 50+ damage, with an additional 20 damage for each Water Energy attached.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Keldeo-EX is from the Boundaries Crossed set, card number 142. It is a Rare Ultra card illustrated by 5ban Graphics. No alternate printings or promo versions are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Keldeo-EX. Identification relies on the set code “bw7,” card number 142, and the distinctive 5ban Graphics artwork. The card’s subtype is Basic, EX, and it prominently features the Water type symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This card follows the Pokémon-EX rule where knocking out this Pokémon grants the opponent two Prize cards. Rush In provides tactical flexibility by switching this Pokémon from the Bench to the Active spot before attacking, and Secret Sword scales damage with attached Water Energy, rewarding energy investment.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store Keldeo-EX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent edge wear and bending.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed (bw7): Introduced Keldeo-EX as a powerful Water-type EX Pokémon with strategic abilities and attacks, contributing to the set’s diverse competitive options. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry for collectors focusing on EX cards.