Shaymin-EX (Roaring Skies 106) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shaymin-EX from the Roaring Skies set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon-EX with 110 HP. Its Set Up Ability enables immediate hand refills when benched, and Sky Return offers a hit-and-bounce option. This vibrant card is number 106 in the collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Ability: Set Up — Draw cards until you have 6 cards in hand when played onto your Bench
• Attack: Sky Return — 30 damage; returns Shaymin-EX and all attached cards to your hand
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Pokémon-EX Rule: Opponent takes 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out
• Set Code: xy6
• Series: XY
• Image:

Key Printings

This card is the Roaring Skies expansion’s card number 106, classified as a Rare Ultra. It’s a Basic EX Pokémon with a draw-boosting Ability that makes it a strategic play and a visually appealing collectible.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy6), card number (106), and Ryo Ueda’s illustrator credit. The card’s subtypes are Basic and EX, and it carries the Rare Ultra rarity symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Shaymin-EX card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Remember the Pokémon-EX rule: when this Pokémon is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards, which impacts strategic decisions during play.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the artwork and condition by storing the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, and keep it in a cool, dry environment to maintain its appearance over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): Introduces Shaymin-EX as a Rare Ultra, spotlighting strategic hand management via Set Up and a tactical retreat attack. The set is known for dynamic EX Pokémon and vivid illustrations by artists like Ryo Ueda.