The 2013 Pokémon XY Black Star Promos Gyarados-EX promo card, a highly sought-after Water-type Basic Pokémon featuring 180 HP and powerful energy manipulation abilities.
Gyarados-EX
2013 • Pokémon • XY Black Star Promos
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Released in 2013 as part of the Pokémon XY Black Star Promos series, the Gyarados-EX promo card (XY106) represents a significant milestone for Water-type collectors. Designed by Eske Yoshinob, this holographic promotional card features the evolved form of Magikarp with a base HP of 180, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield. The card retains the classic Black Star Promos border design while introducing the distinct EX mechanic that allows for higher damage output. Collectors often seek out this release due to its unique status as a promotional item rather than a standard set inclusion. The card's ability, Colorless Stormy Seas, offers strategic value by allowing players to search their deck for Water Energy cards, though it requires shuffling the deck afterward. This mechanical depth, combined with the iconic design of Gyarados, makes it a staple in many competitive decks and collection displays. For those building a comprehensive XY era portfolio, this promo card serves as a key identifier of the expansion's promotional landscape.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Gyarados-EX
Game
Pokémon
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Promo
Eske Yoshinob
Card Stock
English
Holo
180
Water
Basic
Lightning ×2
4
130
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Attack: Stormy Seas
Flips a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your deck for a Water Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attack: Splash Burn (130)
This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)