Rayquaza ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Rayquaza ex from the Deoxys set is a Rare Holo EX Basic with 100 HP. It features the Dragon Boost Poké-Power and the Spiral Blast attack. This card is number 102 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, ex
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Water -30, Fighting -30
• Set Code: ex8
• Series: ex
• Card ID: ex8-102
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Deoxys set (ex8) as card number 102, a Rare Holo EX. It pairs a powerful Poké-Power with an attack that scales with attached Energy cards. Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code ex8 and card number 102. The unique Dragon Boost ability and Spiral Blast attack, along with its specific retreat cost and resistances, distinguish it from other Rayquaza ex printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• When this Pokémon-ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Dragon Boost lets you move any number of basic Energy cards from your Pokémon to Rayquaza ex when you put it onto your Bench, enabling powerful energy acceleration.
• Spiral Blast deals 20 damage for each basic Energy attached to Rayquaza ex, making it potentially devastating with sufficient Energy.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil and artwork by using a sleeve and keeping the card away from direct sunlight and moisture. Store in a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches. Given its rarity and unique features, handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Deoxys (ex8): Introduces Rayquaza ex as a powerful Basic ex Pokémon with energy manipulation capabilities. Its synergy between the Poké-Power and attack fits decks focused on energy acceleration and burst damage, highlighting Rayquaza ex’s dynamic presence in the ex series.