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Rayquaza

POP Series 1 / #3/17

Rayquaza

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
POP Series 1
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Katsura Tabata
Source reference
pop1-3

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Rayquaza lives so high in the ozone layer that it cannot normally be seen from the ground. It intercepts meteorites and absorbs their energy, while ancient accounts give it a role in ending the conflict between Kyogre and Groudon. Between this unreachable sky and the legends surrounding it, its presence is revealed mainly through events recounted by others.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Rayquaza does more than intercept meteorites. According to Alpha Sapphire, their energy builds up in its body and allows it to Mega Evolve. The Pokédex thus connects its feeding in the ozone layer with a spectacular transformation. This mechanism belongs to the games' account, independently of a card's finish or number.

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Card details

HP
80
Type (source)
Colorless
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
384
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Colorless

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Fly

Cost: Colorless

Damage: 10

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Rayquaza during your opponent's next turn.

Dragon Claw

Cost: Fire · Lightning

Damage: 30

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Holographic
  • normal · standard
  • holo · standard

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