Mega Gardevoir EX Full Art Holo 178/132 Special Illustration Rare 360HP Me01
Mega Gardevoir EX Full Art Holo 178/132 Special Illustration Rare 360HP Me01
Price: $180.00
Mega Gardevoir EX #178/132 comes as a full art holo special illustration rare, straight in raw condition for those hunting clean copies. This one’s got that mega evolution vibe, evolving from Gardevoir EX with a massive presence on the table. The artwork pops with Gardevoir floating in a swirl of psychic energy, dress flowing like it’s caught in a breeze, and the holo catches light like crazy, giving off those rainbow glints when you tilt it just right. Illustrator went all out on the details, with shimmering effects that make the background feel alive.
Key text keeps it simple: Fairy type, a whopping 360 HP to tank hits, Ability called Brilliant Search lets you dig through your deck for up to 3 cards once per turn and shuffle after—handy for setup. Attacks include Despair Ray, dealing 200 base damage plus 20 more for each Benched Pokémon you discard, really turning the tide if you’re willing to sacrifice some board state. Weakness to Metal, resistance to Darkness, retreat cost of two—standard for a heavy hitter like this. It’s got the mega rule too, ending your turn when you evolve into it.
Set dropped around 2024 as part of the Me01 special series, a limited printing focused on revamped mega designs with updated stats. Common quirks in raws from this run include centering that’s often a tad off on the left side, especially on the holo foil layer, and the card stock feels thicker than usual, which can lead to minor edge dings if not handled carefully. Print lines are rare but watch for faint ones on the borders. Overall, these pull clean more often than not, but factory variations mean you gotta inspect each one.
For raw condition, prioritize sharp corners without any rounding or chips—those black borders show wear fast. Edges should be smooth, no whitening or nicks from shuffling mishaps. Surface needs to be pristine, free of scratches, dents, or factory residue that dulls the gloss. And that holo flash? It should snap bright and clear, no clouding or foil curls that sneak in on humid packs. Centering ideally 60/40 or better to keep it balanced, though some copies lean bottom-heavy.
Sometimes you flip one of these and it just feels right in hand, like it was waiting for your binder. Sleeve it quick or send it to grading—your call.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Mega Gardevoir EX (#178/132)
– Set: Me01
– Rarity: Special Illustration
– Condition: Raw
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