BGS 9.5 Pokémon Rayquaza 003/S-P Promo Holo Japanese
BGS 9.5 Pokémon Rayquaza 003/S-P Promo Holo Japanese
Price: $34.99
Rayquaza from the Japanese S-P promo series, card number 003/S-P, holo rarity, slabbed at BGS 9.5. This one’s a sleek Dragon-type that captures the sky serpent in all its emerald glory.
The artwork shows Rayquaza coiled mid-flight, jaws open in a fierce roar against a stormy backdrop—that pose hits hard, like it’s about to unleash chaos on your collection shelf.
On the card text, it’s a Basic Pokémon with 120 HP. No Ability here, but attacks pack a punch: “Amazing Burst” for 80x damage based on your Prize cards taken, needing Lightning, Fire, and Grass Energy. Then there’s “Spiral Burst” for 20+ more if you discard Energy. Straightforward power for a promo hitter.
This printing dropped in 2020 as part of Japan’s Sword & Shield era promos, tied to magazine releases or special bundles. What stands out is its clean holo foil pattern, less cluttered than some English counterparts, making it a subtle nod to Rayquaza’s Hoenn roots while fitting the modern VMAX meta vibes. Collectors dig it for bridging gens without the bulk of full-art overloads.
Slab-wise, BGS 9.5 means it’s near-mint with subs likely strong across the board—think 9.5 or 10 on centering, edges crisp, corners sharp, surface flawless for that eye appeal pop. The label’s black and gold screams premium, protecting the holo shine from fingerprints. Pop reports are spotty for Japanese promos, but estimates put BGS 9.5s in the low dozens, given how these were distributed in limited runs. It’s not the rarest Rayquaza out there, but finding one this clean feels like spotting a shiny in the wild.
I’d display this front and center in a case, maybe next to some Hoenn legends for that thematic vibe—nothing beats a dragon lineup staring back at you during late-night sorting sessions.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza 003/S-P
– Set: Japanese Promo
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: BGS 9.5
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