2005 Pokémon JPN Master Kit Side-Deck 1st Edition Rayquaza EX-Holo #003 BGS 9.5

Price: $2,000.00

Rayquaza EX from the Pokémon Master Kit Side-Deck 1st Edition, holo rarity, slabbed at BGS 9.5. This one’s a beast in the sky dragon department, straight out of the early EX era.

That artwork? Rayquaza coiled up like it’s about to unleash chaos on some unsuspecting clouds. The green scales pop against the starry background, with those red eyes staring right through you. It’s got that classic fierce vibe without overdoing it.

On the text side, it’s a Colorless type with 100 HP. Ability-wise, it’s got Dragon Boost to pump up damage, and attacks like Spiral Rush for some heavy hits after flipping coins. Weak to Colorless, resists Fighting—keeps it versatile in old-school decks. No retreat cost either, which is handy for switching in and out.

Set dropped in 2004 as part of the Japanese Master Kit, a special side-deck release tied to the EX Deoxys wave. What stands out here is the 1st Edition stamp and the kit-exclusive distribution— not your everyday booster pull. It was bundled with strategy guides and promo stuff, making it a niche grab for collectors who dug deep into Japanese TCG back then. Rayquaza as an EX card marked a shift toward bigger, badder basics that could dominate without evolving, and this printing captures that raw power in a compact format.

Slab-wise, BGS 9.5 means it’s near-mint territory, with subs probably strong across corners, edges, surface, and centering. Eye appeal is solid— the holo foil shines without distracting flaws, and that 1st Edition symbol sits crisp. Pop reports on these are low; I’d guess under 50 in 9.5 or higher from BGS, given the kit’s limited run and age. It’s the kind of slab where you notice the details up close, like how the border frames the art just right.

I’d stash this one in a display case next to other sky legends, maybe with a little nod to its dragon lineage.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza EX
– Set: Pokémon JPN Master Kit Side-Deck 1st Edition
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: BGS 9.5

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