Gyarados ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Gyarados ex from FireRed LeafGreen is a Rare Holo EX, card 109. It carries 130 HP and the hard-hitting Dragon Rage. The vivid artwork captures Gyarados’s fierce energy in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1, ex (Evolves from Magikarp)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: None
• Rules: When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Gyarados ex appears in the FireRed LeafGreen set, identified by the set code ex6 and card number 109. It is a Rare Holo EX card, making it a sought-after piece for collectors of the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card is identified by its unique number 109 within the FireRed LeafGreen set and the illustrator credit to Hikaru Koike. The card’s market reference query is “Gyarados ex FireRed LeafGreen 109.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features two attacks:
– Twister: Flip 2 coins; for each heads, discard 1 Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. If both are tails, the attack does nothing. Deals 40 damage.
– Dragon Rage: Deals 100 damage with a higher Energy cost.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain value. A top-loader or a binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• FireRed LeafGreen (ex6): Includes Gyarados ex as a Rare Holo EX, showcasing powerful Pokémon from the FireRed and LeafGreen video games. Known for strong EX cards and detailed artwork, with Gyarados ex standing out for its high HP and impactful attacks.