Rayquaza-EX Collector’s Guide (Roaring Skies #75)

Character Intro

Rayquaza-EX from the Roaring Skies set is a Rare Holo EX with striking artwork. It has 170 HP and attacks including Dragon Pulse. Numbered 75 in the set, it’s a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rules: When a Pokémon-EX is Knocked Out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This printing is from the XY series, set code xy6 (Roaring Skies). It is card number 75 and classified as a Rare Holo EX. The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code xy6-75 and features illustrator Ryota Murayama’s signature style. The card’s market reference query is “Rayquaza-EX Roaring Skies 75.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It carries the Pokémon-EX rule, meaning if it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the Rare Holo EX finish and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): Introduced Rayquaza-EX as a powerful Colorless-type EX with two attacks: “Intensifying Burn,” which deals extra damage against Pokémon-EX, and “Dragon Pulse,” which inflicts heavy damage at the cost of discarding cards from the deck. This set is known for its dynamic EX cards and vivid artwork.