Darkrai-EX Collector’s Guide (Dark Explorers 107)

Character Intro

Darkrai-EX from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Ultra card featuring 180 HP. With the Dark Cloak ability and the Night Spear attack, it combines sleek design with strong strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Ability: Dark Cloak — Grants no Retreat Cost to your Darkness Energy-attached Pokémon
• Attack: Night Spear — Deals 90 damage and 30 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Pokémon-EX Rule: Opponent takes 2 Prize cards when knocked out
• Set Code: bw5
• Series: black_white
• Print Variants: None known
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Darkrai-EX is from the Dark Explorers set (bw5), numbered 107. This Rare Ultra card is notable for its high HP and impactful ability, making it a sought-after collectible within the EX series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Darkrai-EX card. Identification is straightforward via its set number (107), rarity (Rare Ultra), and illustrator (5ban Graphics). The card’s Darkness type and unique ability also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Darkrai-EX card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its Pokémon-EX rule means knocking it out awards the opponent two Prize cards, a critical factor in gameplay strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Darkrai-EX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set introduced Darkrai-EX as a powerful Darkness-type Basic EX Pokémon with a unique ability that reduces retreat costs. It stands out as a Rare Ultra card with strong HP and a versatile attack that targets both active and benched Pokémon.