Rocket’s Suicune ex Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Rocket’s Suicune ex from Team Rocket Returns is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 105. It has 100 HP, the Poké-Body Dark and Clear, and the attacks Icy Wind and Hyper Splash. Its toolkit combines status, protection from Special Conditions with Darkness Energy attached, and bonus damage to evolved foes.
Quick Facts
set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Team Rocket Returns | 105 | Rare Holo EX | 100 | Ryo Ueda |
- Pokémon: Rocket’s Suicune ex
- Type: Darkness
- Stage: Basic, ex
- Retreat Cost: 1
- Weakness: Lightning ×2
- Poké-Body: Dark and Clear — prevents Special Conditions if Darkness Energy is attached
- Attacks:
- Icy Wind (10 damage, Colorless): Puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep
- Hyper Splash (50+ damage, Water, Water, Colorless): Deals extra damage to Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon
- Rules: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
- Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
- Image:
Key Printings
Identified as number 105 in the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7), this card appears as a Rare Holo EX. No other printings or reprints are documented.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants. It is uniquely tagged by set code “ex7-105” and features distinctive artwork by Ryo Ueda. The card has no regulation mark, and its release date is unknown.
Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- Not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
Play notes: Dark and Clear offers protection from Special Conditions when Darkness Energy is attached, while Icy Wind provides Sleep utility. Hyper Splash supplies strong damage with extra pressure against Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon. Remember: knocking out this Pokémon yields your opponent two Prize cards.
Care & Storage Tips
To protect the holofoil and preserve condition, use sleeves and store away from sunlight and moisture. A rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets helps prevent bending and scratches. Handle by the edges to avoid fingerprints.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Reintroduces Team Rocket Pokémon with powerful ex cards. Rocket’s Suicune ex stands out as a rare holo EX with a unique Darkness-type ability and solid HP, fitting the set’s dark, strategic theme.
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