Collector’s Guide: Rocket’s Scyther ex (Team Rocket Returns 102)
Character Intro
Rocket’s Scyther ex from the Team Rocket Returns set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 102. It boasts 80 HP and features the ability Dual Armor, enhancing its defensive capabilities. Its attack, Slashing Strike, offers a dynamic offensive option for gameplay. This card combines strategic depth with a sleek design.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket Returns | 102 | Rare Holo EX | 80 | Hikaru Koike |
- Type: Darkness
- Stage: Basic, ex
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Weakness: Fire ×2
- Resistance: Fighting -30
- Rules: When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Key Printings
This exact printing is from the Team Rocket Returns set, card number 102. It is a Rare Holo EX with no known alternate printings or reprints.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “ex7-102” and the unique Poké-Body ability “Dual Armor,” which allows it to be both Grass and Darkness type when Grass Energy is attached.
Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
- The card’s Dual Armor ability and its attacks—Bounce and Slashing Strike—offer strategic options, but it is primarily a collector’s piece given its current tournament status.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the card’s holo foil and artwork by Hikaru Koike, 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 and surface scratches.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Rocket Returns: This set reintroduced fan-favorite Rocket-themed Pokémon with unique abilities and typings. Rocket’s Scyther ex stands out with its dual-type mechanic and balanced stats, making it a notable collectible from this era.
Abilities & Attacks Summary:
The Poké-Body “Dual Armor” changes Rocket’s Scyther ex’s type to both Grass and Darkness when it has Grass Energy attached. It has two attacks: “Bounce,” which deals 10 damage and allows switching with a benched Pokémon, and “Slashing Strike,” which deals 40 damage but cannot be used consecutively.
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