The 2003 Pokémon Rayquaza ex card from the Dragon set is a sought-after Rare Holo EX featuring the legendary Pokémon with 100 Hit Points.
Rayquaza ex
2003 • Pokémon • Dragon
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
$484.98
Description
The 2003 Pokémon Rayquaza ex card, numbered 97 in the Dragon set, stands as a significant release for collectors of the original Trading Card Game era. Illustrated by Hikaru Koike, this Rare Holo EX variant captures the essence of the legendary Pokémon within the foundational years of the franchise. As a Basic Pokémon, it offers a unique gameplay experience that has defined strategies for decades. Rayquaza ex boasts 100 Hit Points and utilizes Colorless energy types. Its attack, Colorless Spiral Growth, allows players to flip a coin until tails appears, searching the discard pile for basic Energy cards to attach based on the number of heads. The powerful FireLightning Dragon Burst attack requires discarding all attached Fire or Lightning Energy to deal 40 damage multiplied by the discarded amount, showcasing the card's high-risk, high-reward design typical of the time. With a retreat cost of 2, this Pokémon balances offensive capability with strategic mobility. Collectors value this card for its historical significance in the Pokémon TCG landscape. Its holographic finish adds visual appeal, making it a standout piece for any themed collection. The card's enduring popularity continues to drive interest among both nostalgic fans and new enthusiasts exploring the rich history of the game.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Rayquaza ex
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare Holo Ex
Hikaru Koike
Card Stock
English
Holo
100
Colorless
Basic
Colorless ×2
Fighting -30, Water -30
2
384
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Spiral Growth
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your discard pile for a basic Energy card and attach it to Rayquaza ex.
Attack: Dragon Burst (40×)
Discard either all Fire Energy or all Lightning Energy attached to Rayquaza ex. This attack does 40 damage times the amount of Fire or Lightning Energy discarded.
