Celebi ex (Unseen Forces 117) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Celebi ex is the Rare Secret #117 from the Unseen Forces set. This 70 HP Basic Pokémon-ex is best known for its standout attack, Time Trap, making it a memorable and collectible Grass-type.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic, ex
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Attacks:
• Spiral Leaf: Flip a coin; heads place 1 damage counter on each opponent’s Pokémon, tails remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon.
• Time Trap: Flip a coin; heads rearrange top 4 cards of opponent’s deck, tails rearrange top 4 cards of your deck, deals 30 damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Unseen Forces set, numbered 117, and classified as a Rare Secret card. It is illustrated by Ryo Ueda and is a Basic ex Pokémon card with no evolutions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex10,” number 117, and the distinctive artwork by Ryo Ueda. The card image is available at /images/ex10/ex10-117.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ex status means knocking it out awards the opponent 2 Prize cards, which is a critical strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its rarity and secret status, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant artwork and prevent wear. Avoid frequent handling to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unseen Forces: This set introduced Celebi ex as a rare secret card with unique coin-flip based attacks that can manipulate damage counters and deck order, adding tactical depth to Grass-type decks.