Kyogre-EX Collector’s Guide (Dark Explorers #26)

Character Intro

Kyogre-EX (#26) from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo EX Basic Pokémon with 170 HP. Headlined by the pivoting attack Smash Turn, this striking Shizurow-illustrated card is a standout pick for EX collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Kyogre-EX
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Series: Black & White
• Set Code: bw5
• Card ID: bw5-26
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed only in Dark Explorers as number 26. It is a Rare Holo EX with no known alternate print variants for this exact release.

Variants & Identifiers

• No alternate print variants or special editions are listed for this card.
• The card is identified by its set code “bw5” and number “26.”
• Illustrator credit goes to Shizurow, a notable artist for the Black & White series.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Kyogre-EX is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It features the Pokémon-EX rule: when knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Attacks include “Smash Turn,” which deals 30 damage and allows switching with a Benched Pokémon, and “Dual Splash,” which can damage two of the opponent’s Pokémon simultaneously.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo and card edges by sleeving immediately; keep away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, and use a top loader or a rigid-page binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): Features Kyogre-EX as a powerful Water-type Basic EX Pokémon with high HP and versatile attacks. It stands out as a Rare Holo EX card, illustrated by Shizurow, and is a key collectible for fans of the Black & White series. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on EX cards.