Diancie-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Diancie-EX from the Fates Collide set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 72. It boasts 150 HP and features the ability Sparkle Veil, enhancing its strategic value. Its attack, Wonder Stage, adds a dynamic element to gameplay. This card offers a striking addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fairy
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Metal ×2
• Resistance: Darkness -20
• Ability: Sparkle Veil reduces damage done to your Pokémon by 30 while Diancie-EX is active.
• Attack: Wonder Stage does 60+ damage, plus 50 more if a Stadium card is in play.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, set Fates Collide, card number 72. It is a Rare Holo EX card, notable for its high HP and damage-reducing ability. The card’s artwork by Eske Yoshinob is a defining feature for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy10” and the card ID “xy10-72”. The card is a Basic EX Pokémon with the subtype “Basic,EX”.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and artwork, 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 scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (xy10): Introduced Diancie-EX as a powerful Fairy-type EX with a unique damage reduction ability and a conditional high-damage attack. This set is known for its diverse EX Pokémon and strategic gameplay elements.