Giratina-EX (Ancient Origins 57) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Giratina-EX from the Ancient Origins set is a Rare Holo EX card featuring 170 HP. It boasts the intriguing ability Renegade Pulse and the powerful attack Chaos Wheel. This card is numbered 57 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fairy (×2)
• Ability: Renegade Pulse — prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, from opponent’s Mega Evolution Pokémon
• Attack: Chaos Wheel — deals 100 damage and prevents opponent from playing Pokémon Tool, Special Energy, or Stadium cards from hand next turn
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 57 in the Ancient Origins set. It is a Rare Holo EX card illustrated by PLANETA. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “xy7-57” and the market reference query “Giratina-EX Ancient Origins 57.” The card features the Dragon type and Basic EX subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that as a Pokémon-EX, Giratina-EX follows the rule where knocking it out awards the opponent 2 Prize cards. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo EX finish and detailed artwork by PLANETA, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): This set introduced Giratina-EX as a powerful Dragon-type Basic EX with a disruptive attack and a protective ability against Mega Evolution Pokémon. The card stands out for its high HP and strategic potential, though its tournament legality is unknown.