CGC 10 Rayquaza 010/013 Rockruff Deck 2016
CGC 10 Rayquaza 010/013 Rockruff Deck 2016
Price: $169.00
Rayquaza numbered 010/013 from the Rockruff Deck, sitting pretty in a CGC 10 slab. That artwork shows the legendary dragon coiled up in the sky, all fierce and ready to strike—simple but packs a punch with those green scales popping against the clouds.
On the card text, it’s a Colorless type with 120 HP. Ability is nothing fancy, but attacks include “Dragon Claw” for 30 damage and “Sky High” that benches your opponent’s Pokémon for a hefty 120 if you discard energy. Keeps it straightforward for deck building.
This printing dropped in 2017 as part of the Japanese Sun & Moon Starter Set, tied to the Rockruff Deck. What makes it stand out? It’s from those early SM era decks that introduced a bunch of Alola vibes, and Rayquaza here isn’t your usual powerhouse—more of a supportive player in beginner setups. Collectors dig it for that niche spot in promo history, especially since these deck cards often flew under the radar compared to booster pulls. Not the flashiest Rayquaza out there, but it’s got that clean, no-frills appeal for completists chasing every variant.
Slab-wise, a CGC 10 means flawless all around—centering dead on at 10/10, edges sharp as a Tackle attack, surfaces pristine without a hint of whitening or print defects. Eye appeal is solid; the colors hold up well under the label, making the dragon look like it’s about to burst out. Pop reports are thin on this one, but estimates put perfect 10s in the low dozens, given how these deck cards weren’t mass-graded back in the day. It’s one of those slabs that sneaks up on you in a display case.
I’d tuck this into a shelf spot where it catches the light, just to remind me of those casual deck battles from the SM days.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Rayquaza (#010/013)
– Set: Rockruff Deck
– Rarity: Promo
– Condition: CGC 10
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