Darkrai-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Darkrai-EX (bw11-88) from the Legendary Treasures set is a Rare Holo EX card featuring 180 HP. It boasts the intriguing Dark Cloak ability and the powerful Night Spear attack. This card holds a striking presence with its sleek design and formidable stats.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Ability: Dark Cloak — Grants no Retreat Cost to your Pokémon with any Darkness Energy attached.
• Attack: Night Spear — Deals 90 damage and 30 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (ignores Weakness and Resistance on Benched Pokémon).
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Darkrai-EX card from the Legendary Treasures set, identified by set code bw11 and card number 88. This printing is a Rare Holo EX variant with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Darkrai-EX card. Key identifiers include its set code (bw11), card number (88), and the illustrator Shizurow. The card’s Darkness type and EX subtype are also distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. The Pokémon-EX rule applies, meaning knocking out this card awards your opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo EX finish and maintain its value, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Treasures (bw11): This set includes the Darkrai-EX card as a Rare Holo EX, showcasing strong Darkness-type Pokémon with powerful abilities and attacks. The set is known for its visually appealing holo treatments and EX cards, making it a popular choice among collectors and players alike.