Latias-EX Collector’s Guide (Plasma Freeze #112)

Character Intro

Latias-EX from the Plasma Freeze set is a Rare Ultra card with 160 HP. Its Bright Down ability and Barrier Break attack make it a distinctive addition to any collection. This card is numbered 112 in its set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Bright Down — prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, from opponent’s Pokémon with Abilities.
• Attack: Barrier Break — deals 70 damage and ignores Weakness, Resistance, and other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Latias-EX from the Plasma Freeze set, card number 112. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card and is illustrated by Ryo Ueda. No other printings or reprints are documented here.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “bw9” and the card number “112.” The card’s subtype is Basic, EX, and it features the Dragon type prominently. The card image can be referenced at: /images/bw9/bw9-112.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that as a Pokémon-EX, when Latias-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, which is a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Latias-EX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to avoid edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): This set introduced Latias-EX as a powerful Dragon-type EX Pokémon with a unique Ability that counters opposing Abilities, enhancing its defensive capabilities. The set is known for its strong EX cards and dynamic artwork by illustrators like Ryo Ueda.