Pokémon Hidden Fates Ultra Premium Rayquaza GX 177A/168 Full Art Holo BGS 9.5

Price: $300.00

Rayquaza GX 177a/168 from Hidden Fates, ultra rare full art holo, sitting in a BGS 9.5 slab. This one’s got that sleek black border framing the shiny dragon in all its glory. The artwork shows Rayquaza coiled up in the sky, emerald scales popping against a stormy backdrop—that pose hits hard, like it’s about to unleash chaos on your opponent’s bench.

Card text keeps it straightforward: Dragon type, 180 HP. Ability is Dragon Break, letting you flip extra prizes if your opponent’s active is a GX or EX. Attacks include Stormy Winds for 130 damage with a discard option, and the GX move Explosive Flame for massive 200 plus burn. It’s a powerhouse in expanded formats, where that ability can swing games fast.

Hidden Fates dropped in 2019 as a special set, blending Sun & Moon era vibes with a Shiny Vault subset full of alternate arts. This Rayquaza printing stands out because it’s the ultra premium version, not your standard pull—think promo-level flair with that full art treatment making it a collector’s pick over the regular shiny ones. The set was all about chasing shinies, and this dragon fits right in, especially with Rayquaza’s mega evolution lore tying back to earlier gens.

Slab-wise, BGS 9.5 means gem mint territory, with subs likely strong across the board—centering probably dead on, edges crisp, no whitening, and surfaces clean as they come. Eye appeal is high here; the holo foil shimmers without overwhelming the art, and that black border adds a premium feel. Pop reports for this exact card in BGS 9.5 hover around low double digits from what I’ve seen in recent checks, though exact numbers fluctuate with submissions. It’s not flooding the scene, which keeps it interesting for slab hunters.

I’d display this front and center in a case, maybe next to some other Hoenn legends for that nostalgic lineup.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza GX 177a/168 Full Art Holo
– Set: Hidden Fates
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: BGS 9.5

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