The Grail of Grails – CGC 10 Pristine, Rayquaza – Dragon Pulse, Seal Retsuden DX
The Grail of Grails – CGC 10 Pristine, Rayquaza – Dragon Pulse, Seal Retsuden DX
Price: $1,000,000.00
That Rayquaza from the Dragon Vault set, the holo version numbered 11/20, locked in a CGC 10 slab. It’s one of those cards that just feels right in a collection, especially if you’re into dragons. The artwork captures Rayquaza twisting through the sky with that intense green glow, mouth open like it’s about to unleash chaos. Simple but effective, you know? The pose hits hard against the starry background, giving it some real presence.
On the text side, it’s a Basic Dragon-type with 120 HP. No Ability here, but the attacks keep it straightforward: Dragon Pulse does 40 damage and makes you discard the top 3 cards of your deck—risky but fun in a pinch. Then Shred slams for 90, and it ignores any effects on the defending Pokémon, so no dodging that one. Solid for a quick hitter in older formats.
This printing came out in 2012 as part of the Dragon Vault, a special mini-set that was basically a promo blister pack thing, not a full expansion. What stands out is how it focused purely on Dragon-types right when they were getting big in the TCG, with low distribution making these cards tougher to find raw or graded. It was tied to the Black & White era, bridging into more dragon-heavy metas, and this Rayquaza became a staple for its clean design compared to flashier later versions.
In the slab, a CGC 10 means everything lines up—centering spot-on, edges crisp, no whitening, and the holo foil pops without any haze. Eye appeal is strong with that metallic shine reflecting light just right; it’s the kind of grade that makes you double-check the label. From what I recall, pops for this in CGC 10 are pretty low, maybe under a dozen reported, given the set’s scarcity and how few make it to pristine.
I’d display this front and center in a case, maybe next to some other Vault pulls for that thematic vibe. Reminds me of digging through old blisters at the shop, hoping for a dragon hit.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza
– Set: Dragon Vault
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: CGC 10
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