Pokemon Rayquaza EX Delta Species Reverse Holo Rare #13 BGS 9.5
Pokemon Rayquaza EX Delta Species Reverse Holo Rare #13 BGS 9.5
Price: $4,999.99
Rayquaza EX from EX Delta Species, the reverse holo version at #13/113. Ultra rare EX card, slabbed in a BGS 9.5. That artwork shows Rayquaza twisting through stormy skies with a metallic delta vibe, all fierce and serpentine. Hits different from the usual dragon poses.
On the card text, it’s a Lightning and Metal type Delta Species Pokémon-EX with 100 HP. Poké-Body is Delta Guard, which cuts damage by 30 if it has any Metal Energy attached—handy for tanking hits. Attacks include Spiral Rush for 20 plus 20 more per basic Energy, and Lightning Storm that can bench snipe for 70 but risks self-damage on a coin flip. Solid mix of offense and defense, especially in that era’s meta where delta types shook things up.
This set dropped in 2005 as part of the EX series, right when Pokémon TCG was experimenting with new mechanics. Delta Species stood out by flipping traditional types—Rayquaza here isn’t your standard Dragon, but Lightning/Metal, making it a curveball for decks. The reverse holo printing adds that subtle foil pop without overwhelming the art, and it’s from the English release, which collectors dig for its clean borders and consistent quality compared to some international variants.
In the slab, BGS 9.5 means it’s near-mint with strong subgrades—likely 9.5 or 10 on centering, edges crisp, corners sharp, and surface flawless. Eye appeal is high; the reverse holo shimmer catches light just right, no haze or print lines mucking it up. From what I recall on pop reports, BGS 9.5 for this reverse holo is scarce, maybe around 20-30 total graded that high, given how these old EX cards handle wear from play.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to other delta beasts, just to admire how it captures that mid-2000s TCG weirdness.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza EX (Delta Species)
– Set: EX Delta Species
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: BGS 9.5
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