Tornadus-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Tornadus-EX from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 90. With 170 HP and the standout attack Power Blast, it’s both visually striking and reliably sturdy in play. Its vivid design and solid stats make it a memorable pull for collectors and a practical option for players.

Quick Facts

• HP: 170
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Attacks: Blow Through (30+ damage), Power Blast (100 damage)
• Illustrator: Shizurow
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Set: Dark Explorers (bw5)
• Card Number: 90

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tornadus-EX appears in the Dark Explorers set, identified by the set code bw5-90. It is a Rare Holo EX card, notable for its high HP and powerful attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its card number 90 in the Dark Explorers set and the illustrator Shizurow. The card features the Pokémon-EX rule, which awards the opponent two Prize cards upon Knock Out.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Gameplay Snapshot

• Blow Through: Deals 30+ damage and hits harder if a Stadium card is in play.
• Power Blast: Deals 100 damage, with a coin-flip risk of discarding an Energy on tails.
• Mobility: A retreat cost of 1 keeps switching options flexible.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish and edges by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching, especially around the edges and illustrated surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): This set includes Tornadus-EX as a Rare Holo EX card, showcasing its powerful attacks and high HP. The set is known for featuring strong EX Pokémon with unique abilities and artwork.