Kingdra (Team Rocket Returns 12) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kingdra from the Team Rocket Returns set is a Rare Holo card numbered 12. A Stage 2 Water-type with 120 HP, it features the Poké-Body Dragon Veil and the attacks Hyper Whirlpool and Aqua Sonic, offering a distinctive blend of defensive and offensive capabilities.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Kingdra
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Seadra)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Abilities: Dragon Veil (Poké-Body)
• Attacks:
• Hyper Whirlpool (20 damage, discards Energy from Defending Pokémon)
• Aqua Sonic (50 damage, ignores Resistance)
• Set Code: ex7
• Series: ex
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Kingdra is from Team Rocket Returns, card number 12, with a Rare Holo rarity. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, it’s notable in the ex series for Dragon Veil and energy-disrupting attacks that reinforce the set’s tactical depth.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Kingdra card. It is identified by set code “ex7” and card number 12. The lack of a regulation mark and flavor text are additional identifiers for this specific printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Kingdra card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic Poké-Body and attacks suggest it was designed for competitive play during its release era, but current tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches. Handle the card by its edges to avoid fingerprints and oils.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set reintroduced fan-favorite Team Rocket Pokémon with new mechanics and artwork. Kingdra stands out as a rare holo Stage 2 Water-type with a unique Poké-Body that influences gameplay by negating Weakness for your Active Pokémon, fitting well into the set’s theme of strategic disruption.