Category: Team Magma vs Team Aqua

Collector’s Guide: Maxie (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #73)
Maxie (ex4-73) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Maxie is an Uncommon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 73. This character card highlights a key figure from the Team Magma faction and complements the set’s core Magma vs Aqua rivalry.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 73 Uncommon Ken Sugimori
- Card ID: ex4-73
- Stage: Supporter
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Types: None
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Evolves From: None
Key Printings

This exact printing of Maxie appears in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, identified by set code ex4 and card number 73. It is an Uncommon Supporter card with no alternate print variants documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate art versions are known for this card. It is identified by set code ex4, number 73, and the illustration by Ken Sugimori. The card’s image can be viewed at: /images/ex4/ex4-73.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rules: You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Search your hand or discard pile for a Pokémon with Team Magma in its name and put it onto your Bench. Treat the new Benched Pokémon as a Basic Pokémon. If it is a Stage 2 Pokémon, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since the artwork by Ken Sugimori is a key collectible feature. Keep it in a stable environment to maintain its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): A thematic set built around the Team Magma and Team Aqua factions. Maxie (ex4-73) serves as a tactical Supporter, enabling benching of Team Magma Pokémon from hand or discard pile. The set is noted for focused gameplay mechanics and distinctive artwork.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Strength Charm (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #74)
Strength Charm (ex4-74) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Strength Charm is an Uncommon Trainer—Pokémon Tool from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, card number 74. It’s a thematic pickup for collectors focused on this iconic clash.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 74 Uncommon Keiji Kinebuchi
- Card ID: ex4-74
- Type: Pokémon Tool
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Evolves From: None
- Weaknesses/Resistances: None
- Legal Status: unknown
- Image:
Key Printings

Strength Charm appears exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (ex4) with Uncommon rarity. There are no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identified by set code “ex4” and card number 74. Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Strength Charm attaches to a Pokémon without an existing Pokémon Tool and grants an additional 10 damage to attacks that deal damage to the Active Pokémon. After triggering this effect, the card is discarded at the end of the turn or if the Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with distinctive artwork, preserving surface and edges supports long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Strength Charm debuts as a strategic Pokémon Tool that temporarily enhances attack damage, fitting the set’s tactical theme. No further printings or variants are known beyond this set.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Aqua Ball (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #75)
Team Aqua Ball (ex4-75) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua Ball is an uncommon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 75. It adds a distinctive touch to any Team Aqua-themed deck or display.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 75 Uncommon Ryo Ueda
- Card ID: ex4-75
- Stage: Item
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Rules: Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon that has Team Aqua in its name, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. If tails, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon that has Team Aqua in its name, show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Types: None
- Abilities/Attacks: None
- Evolves From: None
- Weaknesses/Resistances: None
Key Printings

This card is printed exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set under the code ex4-75. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Ryo Ueda. No other printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known. Identification relies on the set code ex4-75, uncommon rarity, and Ryo Ueda’s illustration. The card is classified as an Item with no Pokémon type or HP.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect is useful for decks focusing on Team Aqua Pokémon, providing a tactical search option based on a coin flip.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card with no known print variants, preserving condition is key. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading or warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): This set centers on the Team Magma and Team Aqua factions. Team Aqua Ball serves as a strategic Item to support Team Aqua Pokémon decks, enhancing deck consistency through its coin-flip search mechanic.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Aqua Belt (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #76)
Team Aqua Belt (ex4-76) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua Belt is an Uncommon Trainer—Pokémon Tool—from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. Featuring vivid Mitsuhiro Arita artwork and set number 76, it’s a distinctive piece for collectors focused on this iconic clash.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 76 Uncommon Mitsuhiro Arita
- Card ID: ex4-76
- Type: Pokémon Tool
- Stage: Pokémon Tool
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Evolves From: None
- Flavor Text: Unknown
- Weaknesses/Resistances: None
- Rules: Attach to a Team Aqua Pokémon without a Pokémon Tool; if knocked out, discard. Between turns, if attached to your Active Pokémon, evolve it by searching your deck for a card that evolves from it, then discard Team Aqua Belt.
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (set code ex4) as card number 76. Its Uncommon rarity makes it moderately accessible while remaining a notable target for ex-era collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist. Identification is straightforward via:
– Card number: 76
– Set code: ex4
– Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

Its lack of HP, attacks, and abilities further marks it as a pure Pokémon Tool.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its specialized effect enables strategic evolution between turns, but current tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the artwork and edges with a protective sleeve and store away from direct sunlight to maintain the vivid illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita. As an Uncommon with a unique gameplay function, condition helps retain collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): A thematic set built around the Magma–Aqua rivalry. Team Aqua Belt stands out as a tactical Pokémon Tool that supports evolution-focused strategies and fits the set’s dynamic gameplay style.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Aqua Conspirator (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #77)
Team Aqua Conspirator (ex4-77) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua Conspirator is an Uncommon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. It is card number 77 in the series and adds a distinctive presence to any collection focused on the Team Aqua theme.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 77 Uncommon Ken Sugimori

Card Stats
- Card ID: ex4-77
- Stage: Supporter
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Subtypes: Supporter
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Types: None
- Evolves From: None
- Flavor Text: Unknown
- Rules Text: “You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. | Search your deck for up to 2 in any combination of Basic Pokémon with Team Aqua in its name and basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.”
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, identified by the set code ex4 and card number 77. It is printed without any HP or attacks, focusing solely on its Supporter role.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Its key identifiers include the set code ex4, card number 77, and the illustrator Ken Sugimori. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/ex4/ex4-77.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

As an Uncommon Supporter card, preserving the sharpness of the Ken Sugimori artwork and the card’s edges is essential. Store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or heavy handling to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): This set features thematic cards focused on the rivalry between Team Magma and Team Aqua. Team Aqua Conspirator stands out as a tactical Supporter card enabling deck searches for Team Aqua Basic Pokémon and Energy cards, enhancing deck consistency and strategy.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Aqua Hideout (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #78)
Team Aqua Hideout (ex4-78) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua Hideout is an uncommon Trainer—Stadium card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. Numbered 78, it features artwork that captures the secretive base of Team Aqua. A flavorful pickup for collectors, it highlights the set’s central Magma–Aqua rivalry.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 78 Uncommon Hiromichi Sugiyama
- Card ID: ex4-78
- Stage: Stadium
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Types: None
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Evolves From: None
- Subtypes: Stadium
- Series: ex
- Set Code: ex4
- Image:
Key Printings

The only known printing of Team Aqua Hideout is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, where it is card number 78. This printing is marked as Uncommon and illustrated by Hiromichi Sugiyama.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code ex4 and card number 78. The card’s name and subtype as a Stadium card further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules: This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. Each Pokémon that does not have Team Aqua in its name pays Colorless more to retreat.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Stadium card (listed with a retreat cost of 0), preserving the card’s edges and surface is essential to maintain its value. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Introduced as part of the thematic conflict between Team Magma and Team Aqua, this Stadium card supports Team Aqua strategies by increasing retreat costs for non-Team Aqua Pokémon, adding a tactical layer to gameplay.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Aqua Technical Machine 01 (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #79)
Team Aqua Technical Machine 01 Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Team Aqua Technical Machine 01 is an uncommon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. It grants access to the attack Miracle, adding strategic value by inflicting a chosen Special Condition while dealing 10 damage. This card holds a distinctive place for collectors focused on the iconic Team Aqua theme.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 79 Uncommon Mitsuhiro Arita
- Card ID: ex4-79
- Stage: Technical Machine
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Attack: Miracle — Choose 1 Special Condition. The Defending Pokémon is now affected by that Special Condition. Deals 10 damage.
- Rules: Attach to a Team Aqua Pokémon; that Pokémon may use this card’s attack instead of its own. Discard at turn’s end.
- Types, HP, Weaknesses, Resistances: Unknown
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (set code ex4, card number 79), printed at uncommon rarity with no alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. The card is uniquely identified by its card ID ex4-79, its association with Team Aqua Pokémon, and the illustrator’s signature style by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- Not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
- Play notes: Attach to a Team Aqua Pokémon to enable the “Miracle” attack, which inflicts a chosen Special Condition and 10 damage; discard the card at the end of the turn.
Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon Technical Machine card, preserving the vibrant artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is essential. Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping. Given its tactical use and rarity, maintaining condition can enhance both play value and collectibility.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): A thematic set centered on the conflict between Team Magma and Team Aqua. Team Aqua Technical Machine 01 stands out as a strategic Technical Machine designed to augment Team Aqua Pokémon’s abilities, adding depth to gameplay and collector interest.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Magma’s Claydol (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #8)
Team Magma’s Claydol Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Magma’s Claydol is a Rare Holo card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 8. This 80 HP Pokémon features the strategic Poké-Power Magma Switch for energy movement among Team Magma Pokémon, and the attack Dark Hand, which rewards hand-size advantage with bonus damage.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 8 Rare Holo 80 Zu-Ka
- HP: 80
- Type: Psychic, Darkness
- Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Team Magma’s Baltoy)
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Weakness: Psychic ×2
- Abilities: Magma Switch (Poké-Power) allows moving Energy cards between Team Magma Pokémon once per turn, with restrictions.
- Attack: Dark Hand deals 40+ damage, with an additional 20 damage if you have more cards in hand than your opponent.
- Illustrator: Zu-Ka
- Card Number: ex4-8
- Set Code: ex4
- Series: ex
- Rarity: Rare Holo
Key Printings

The key printing of Team Magma’s Claydol is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, identified by the code ex4-8. This Rare Holo stands out for its dual Psychic/Darkness typing and synergy with other Team Magma cards, especially its pre-evolution, Team Magma’s Baltoy.

Variants & Identifiers
- No known print variants
- Set code: ex4
- Card number: 8
- Illustrator: Zu-Ka
- Dual Psychic and Darkness type
- Features the Poké-Power Magma Switch
Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features an ability that enables energy manipulation among Team Magma Pokémon, which can be strategically valuable in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Preserve the holofoil and Zu-Ka artwork by storing the card in a sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Introduces Team Magma’s Claydol as a Rare Holo Stage 1 with energy movement and a hand size-based damage bonus, complementing the Team Magma theme.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Magma Ball (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #80)
Team Magma Ball (ex4-80) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Magma Ball is an Uncommon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, numbered 80. It captures Team Magma’s search-centric strategy within the set’s Magma–Aqua clash.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 80 Uncommon Ryo Ueda
- Card ID: ex4-80
- Stage: Item
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Types: None
- Weaknesses: None
- Resistances: None
- Rules: Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Pokémon that has Team Magma in its name, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. If tails, search your deck for a Basic Pokémon that has Team Magma in its name, show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
- Image URL: /images/ex4/ex4-80.jpg
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (ex4) as number 80. It is an Uncommon rarity card, making it moderately accessible yet a compelling pickup for collectors focused on this thematic set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Team Magma Ball. Its unique identifier is ex4-80, and it is illustrated by Ryo Ueda—useful cues when verifying the card.

Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
Play notes: Its effect provides targeted deck searching for Team Magma Pokémon, making it a tactical inclusion in casual or themed Team Magma builds where consistency matters.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and store it away from sunlight and moisture. For an Uncommon from the ex era, a binder page or ex-series card box helps preserve condition, artwork, and long-term appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): A Magma–Aqua showdown set where Team Magma Ball functions as a strategic Item to support Team Magma Pokémon. Its coin-flip search adds both variance and consistency to Magma-focused decks.
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October 12, 2025
Collector’s Guide: Team Magma Belt (Team Magma vs Team Aqua #81)
Team Magma Belt Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Magma Belt is an Uncommon Pokémon Tool from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4) set, card number 81. This accessory piece adds thematic flair to any Team Magma collection.

Quick Facts

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Team Magma vs Team Aqua 81 Uncommon Mitsuhiro Arita
- Card Number: 81
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Stage: Pokémon Tool
- Retreat Cost: 0
- Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
- Set Code: ex4
- Series: ex
- Image:
Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the “Team Magma vs Team Aqua” set, identified by the set code ex4. It is printed as an Uncommon Pokémon Tool card, designed to attach to Team Magma Pokémon to facilitate evolution.

Variants & Identifiers
- No known print variants
- Identified by card number 81 in the ex4 set
- No regulation mark
- No HP or attacks, reflecting its role as a Tool rather than a Pokémon
Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Rules: Attach Team Magma Belt to 1 of your Pokémon with Team Magma in its name that doesn’t already have a Pokémon Tool attached to it. If that Pokémon is Knocked Out, discard this card. At any time between turns, if the Pokémon Team Magma Belt is attached to is your Active Pokémon, search your deck for a card that evolves from that Pokémon and put it on that Pokémon. (This counts as evolving that Pokémon.) Shuffle your deck afterward, then discard Team Magma Belt.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve to preserve Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork. Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua (ex4): Team Magma Belt debuts as a strategic Pokémon Tool designed to accelerate evolution for Team Magma Pokémon, fitting the set’s thematic focus on the rivalry between Team Magma and Team Aqua.
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October 12, 2025