Victini-EX Collector’s Guide (Plasma Storm 131)

Character Intro

Victini-EX from the Plasma Storm set is a Rare Ultra card with 110 HP. Its standout attack, Intensifying Burn, gives it strong pressure against certain opponents. This card is numbered 131 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Turbo Energize: Search your deck for 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward. (Cost: 1 Fire)
• Intensifying Burn: Does 50 damage plus 50 more if the Defending Pokémon is a Pokémon-EX. (Cost: 1 Fire, 2 Colorless)
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on Victini-EX from Plasma Storm, card number 131. No other printings or reprints are noted for this specific card.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known for this release. It is identified by set code “bw8,” card number 131, the Ryo Ueda illustrator credit, and the “Rare Ultra” rarity symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

As a Pokémon-EX, when Victini-EX is knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards—a key strategic consideration.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, use a protective sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or a binder for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): Introduces Victini-EX as a Fire-type Basic EX with energy acceleration and strong pressure versus Pokémon-EX, paired with dynamic artwork and collectible appeal.

Victini-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Victini-EX from the Plasma Storm set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 18. It boasts 110 HP and features the striking attack Intensifying Burn. This card’s vibrant design captures Victini’s energetic essence.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Victini-EX
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Turbo Energize (Fire): Search your deck for 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward.
• Intensifying Burn (Fire + 2 Colorless): Deals 50 damage plus 50 more if the Defending Pokémon is a Pokémon-EX.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Victini-EX appears in the Plasma Storm set, identified by the set code “bw8” and card number 18. It is a Rare Holo EX card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “bw8,” card number 18, and the illustrator Eske Yoshinob. The card’s artwork and holofoil pattern are unique to this Plasma Storm printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features the Pokémon-EX rule, which awards the opponent 2 Prize cards upon its knockout, a critical factor in gameplay strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo EX condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the holofoil area. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Storm (bw8): This set includes Victini-EX as a powerful Fire-type Basic EX Pokémon, emphasizing energy acceleration and strong offensive potential against EX Pokémon. It stands out as a collectible Rare Holo EX with distinctive artwork by Eske Yoshinob.