Delcatty (ex1-5) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Delcatty from the Ruby Sapphire set (ex1-5) is a Rare Holo with 70 HP. It features the Poké-Power Energy Draw and the attack Max Energy Source, offering a distinctive blend of strategic potential and visual appeal for collectors.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Skitty)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Poké-Power: Energy Draw (Discard 1 Energy from hand to draw up to 3 cards; unusable if Delcatty is affected by a Special Condition)
• Attack: Max Energy Source (10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to all your Active Pokémon)

Key Printings

This printing is from the Ruby Sapphire set, card number 5, and is a Rare Holo variant. It features the original Ruby Sapphire logo and artwork by Atsuko Nishida. No alternate print variants are listed for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex1,” card number “5,” and the Rare Holo rarity symbol. The card’s illustration and the Ruby Sapphire branding further confirm its identity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its strategic use centers on its Energy Draw Poké-Power and the Max Energy Source attack, which scales with Energy attachments on your Active Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and vibrant illustration by Atsuko Nishida, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value. Given its unknown release date and rarity, careful handling is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): This set introduced Delcatty as a Rare Holo card with unique Energy manipulation abilities. It remains a visually appealing and tactically interesting card from this era, though its competitive legality is unknown.