Yveltal-EX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Yveltal-EX from the XY set is a Rare Holo EX with 170 HP. Numbered 79, it features the powerful attack Y Cyclone and stands out in any collection for its vivid design and gameplay potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Pokémon-EX rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

The key printing of Yveltal-EX is from the XY set, card number 79. This version is a Rare Holo EX with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “xy1” and the card number 79. The illustrator credit goes to 5ban Graphics, which can help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• “Evil Ball” increases damage based on the Energy attached to both Active Pokémon.
• “Y Cyclone” deals 90 damage and allows energy movement to a benched Pokémon.
• As a Pokémon-EX, knocking it out grants the opponent two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and maintain its value, store Yveltal-EX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced Yveltal-EX as a powerful Darkness-type Basic EX with unique energy manipulation attacks and solid HP, making it a notable collectible and competitive card in its era.