Serperior ex 164/086 Black Bolt Special ILLUSTRATION RARE TAG GEM MINT 10
Serperior ex 164/086 Black Bolt Special ILLUSTRATION RARE TAG GEM MINT 10
Serperior ex 164/086 Black Bolt Special ILLUSTRATION RARE TAG GEM MINT 10
Price: $89.99
Serperior ex from the Black Bolt Special set, illustration rare, in clean raw near mint condition. This one’s got that serpentine vibe twisting through the artwork, with vines wrapping around like they’re alive. The holo catches light like crazy, giving off a subtle green shimmer when you tilt it just right.
On the card text, it’s a Grass-type ex with 310 HP. Ability is Royal Ivy, letting you heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon once per turn after attacking. Attacks include Coil for 30 damage while powering up your next hit by 100, and then Grand Bloom for 200 that discards two Energy but hits hard if you’ve got the setup. Weak to Fire, resists nothing, retreat cost of two. Pretty standard for a big snake ex, focusing on sustain and big swings.
Came out in 2024 as part of that special Japanese release wave, numbered 164/086 which puts it in the secret rare slot beyond the main set count. Raw copies from this printing often show up with decent stock quality, but watch for those common edge whitening quirks if it’s been handled a bit. Centering tends to hover around 60/40 on average, though some pulls nail it closer to perfect—depends on the pack luck.
Diving into raw details, corners are sharp without dings, maybe a tiny nick if you’re nitpicking under magnification. Edges look smooth, no major whitening or chipping, just the faint silvering you see on holos from this era. Surface is clean, free of scratches or print lines, with the foil pattern popping evenly across the illustration. Holo flash is strong, no clouding or dull spots, so it reflects nicely in good lighting.
Flipping this one around the table always reminds me of those old Unova battles—sneaky and strong. Sleeve it quick or send it to grading—your call.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Serperior ex
– Set: Black Bolt Special
– Rarity: Illustration Rare
– Condition: Near Mint Raw
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