Darkrai-EX Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #63

Character Intro

Darkrai-EX from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo EX card boasting 180 HP. It features the intriguing ability Dark Cloak and the potent attack Night Spear. This card stands out with its sleek design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Ability: Dark Cloak — Your Pokémon with Darkness Energy attached have no Retreat Cost.
• 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: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: bw5
• Series: black_white
• Legal: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Dark Explorers set, card number 63. It is a Rare Holo EX card, making it a visually appealing and sought-after piece for collectors who focus on EX Pokémon from the Black & White series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “bw5” and card number “63.” The illustrator Shizurow’s signature style is a key identifier, along with the card’s distinctive Darkness-type EX layout.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. The Pokémon-EX rule applies, meaning if Darkrai-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards, which is a critical consideration for gameplay strategy.

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 and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set features Darkrai-EX as a powerful Darkness-type Basic EX Pokémon with a unique ability that benefits Darkness Energy users. The card stands out for its high HP and dual damage attack that targets both active and benched Pokémon, adding tactical depth to battles.