Giratina-EX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Giratina-EX from Dragons Exalted is a Rare Ultra card with 180 HP and card number 124. This striking Basic EX Pokémon features hard-hitting attacks—Shred and Dragon Pulse—and standout artwork by 5ban Graphics, making it a centerpiece in any Black & White era collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Attacks:
• Shred (90 damage): Damage unaffected by effects on the Defending Pokémon.
• Dragon Pulse (130 damage): Requires discarding the top 3 cards of your deck.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

The key printing of Giratina-EX is Dragons Exalted 124. Classified as a Rare Ultra, it’s a sought-after piece for collectors focused on the Black & White series.

Variants & Identifiers

No known variants or alternate printings exist for this card. It is identified by set code “bw6” and card number 124, with subtypes Basic and EX and no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. The Pokémon-EX rule applies: if Giratina-EX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the foil and edges by sleeving immediately and storing away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, minimize handling to prevent whitening and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragons Exalted (bw6): Introduces Giratina-EX as a powerful Dragon-type Basic EX with high HP and impactful attacks, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The set emphasizes Dragon-type Pokémon and EX cards.
• Other Sets: No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.