Virizion-EX Collector’s Guide (Plasma Blast 96)

Character Intro

Virizion-EX from the Plasma Blast set is a Rare Ultra card with 170 HP. It showcases the Verdant Wind ability and the Emerald Slash attack. This card is numbered 96 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Verdant Wind — Protects your Grass Energy-attached Pokémon from Special Conditions.
• Attack: Emerald Slash — Deals 50 damage and lets you attach 2 Grass Energy from your deck to a Benched Pokémon.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Virizion-EX from the Plasma Blast set, card number 96. It is a rare ultra card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this Virizion-EX. Identification is straightforward by its set code “bw10-96” and the distinctive Ryo Ueda artwork. The card’s rarity symbol and number confirm its place in the Plasma Blast set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Virizion-EX is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks. Its ability to prevent Special Conditions on Grass Energy Pokémon and its energy-accelerating attack make it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Virizion-EX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially since it is a rare ultra variant. Proper storage will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast (bw10): This set introduced Virizion-EX as a powerful Grass-type EX Pokémon with a unique ability to shield against Special Conditions and an attack that accelerates energy attachment. It stands out as a rare ultra card with strong synergy potential in Grass decks.