Gardevoir Collector’s Guide: Ruby & Sapphire Rare Holo (ex1-7)

Character Intro

Gardevoir from the Ruby & Sapphire set is a Rare Holo, card number 7. This elegant Pokémon has 100 HP, the Poké-Power Psy Shadow, and the attack Energy Burst.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Kirlia)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Poké-Power: Psy Shadow allows attaching a Psychic Energy from the deck to a Pokémon at the cost of 2 damage counters, but cannot be used if Gardevoir is affected by a Special Condition.
• Attack: Energy Burst deals 10 damage times the total Energy attached to Gardevoir and the Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

The key printing is the Ruby & Sapphire (ex1) version, card number 7. It is a Rare Holo, a desirable choice for collectors focused on holofoil cards from this era.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code “ex1,” card number 7, and the Rare Holo rarity symbol. The Psychic type and Stage 2 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil finish by using sleeves, storing away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoiding bending or scratching to preserve value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby & Sapphire (ex1): Introduces Gardevoir as a powerful Psychic-type Stage 2 with a unique Poké-Power and a scaling attack. The holofoil treatment and Ken Sugimori’s artwork make it a standout collectible from this era.