Gallade-EX (Roaring Skies 99) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Gallade-EX from the Roaring Skies set is a Rare Ultra card with 170 HP. Its standout attack, Piercing Prizes, adds a tactical edge to gameplay. Numbered 99 in the set, Gallade-EX makes a powerful impression.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Evolves From: None
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

A single known printing exists for Gallade-EX in Roaring Skies, card number 99. It is a Rare Ultra with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions. The card is identified by set code “xy6-99” and illustrator Ryo Ueda. Image reference: /images/xy6/xy6-99.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• Attacks:
• Swift Lunge: Deals 30 damage and lets you switch your opponent’s Active Pokémon with one on their Bench.
• Piercing Prizes: Deals 50 damage plus 20 more for each of your remaining Prize cards.
• As a Pokémon-EX, when Gallade-EX is knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve; avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
• Prevent bending or scratching, especially on holographic areas.
• Use a rigid top-loader or a binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (XY6): Introduced Gallade-EX as a powerful Psychic-type Basic EX with strategic attacks and a solid HP pool, contributing to the set’s dynamic gameplay and collectible appeal.