The card is selling for $50, so you’re definitely not the only one!
Alguém
Am I the only one who thinks the artwork on this card is very beautiful?
Pual
My pitch black prerelease promo! I went 3-0. Between this and the tropius in the set, it’s very easy to get a terrifying Vikavolt up and running, and ohkoing everything in site. This kit will (probably) end up as the only way to get non-holo voltaic energy, so that’s pretty cool too!
One thing to note is that, when tag team Pokémon GX were legal for tournament play in the standard format, Pokémon EX had already fully rotated out of standard. So, if OP was referring to standard and not an alternate format like expanded, then he wasn’t seeing many people use Pokémon EX simply because people couldn’t play them.
Krakau
Such cute artwork. I love it so much.
lich
I remember playing 4 of these as a kid and people always picking the prize option. It was silly and I never thought about it much as a kid, but now I realize that it’s kind of a greedy card sometimes.
Sorry, that’s a lie–Sky Field rotated out of legality after Burning Shadows, my mistake.
I’ve played this in EXPANDED with Sky Field. I kept filling my bench up with Exeggcute and had a blast lol.
The upcoming 30th anniversary set has a new Pikachu by Sugimori (it’s a cute “new version” of the Jungle artwork).
Early Monk
Is this the last time Ken Sugimori made art exclusively for the TCG?
Burma
GOATed artwork
Shuckle
Also Team Rocket’s Porygon-Z…
Whirlpool
This is one of the last original Ken Sugimori illustrations of a Pokémon in the TCG.
I don’t believe we have a single illustration of a Gen 7-onward Pokémon that was done by Sugimori. Comments over on LOT Popplio discuss this further.
Whirlpool
Hey look, it’s a Charizard with an attack that does NOT make you discard energy cards! What a novelty!
I’m not sure about how it was played originally, but it was pretty quickly the case that you’d have to remove 2 damage counters if there were 2.
Whirlpool
This exact same ability came back 4 years later on the stadium card “Prism Tower.”
Whirlpool
It’s crazy how long it took Wallace to appear in the TCG. He’s the champion in Emerald version, which came out 18 years before this card did!
Dark Souls
“up to” could you use this card to remove just one damage counter, even if i had 2 or more damage counters on my pokemon?
Zygarde_S
I kinda forgot this Pkmn existed. It’s pretty cool, though. Hard to believe it took this long to get a non-Grass card of it, considering how long it’s been around.
someone
Ever heard of the guzzlord gambit?
Kiruko.the.ambassador
I was there that day and Machamp accidently dropped those bowls and plates. They shattered and that Trapinch started laughing at Machmap. Machamp proceed to kick Trapinch to the air, blasting it like Ash with Team Rocket. Also, I get to meet Koji Nishino (that guy with the green sweater on the left that is looking back). This artwork is neat!
It’s not hard to guess what one of the other Pokémon you’re thinking is, but what would the third one be? Umbreon, Mewtwo, Mew, Rayquaza, Pikachu, Eevee itself? And I’m only neglecting to rattle off the names of all the Eeveelutions because Umbreon slightly overshadows them and we’re trying to guess just one Pokémon out of three.
Zygarde_S
I love this Delcatty art. <3 I can’t for the life of me understand why Delcatty isn’t in the Paldea Pokédex. :( I actually really like this ‘mon, just wish it had better stats.
Comments
lich
He’s just going to”EHHHHHHHHHH” and not a single neuron is firing off.
Squirchampion
This is the first time Tentaquil has appeared on a Pokémon card. As of mid-2026, it’s still its only appearance in the card game.
Squirchampion
uhhh …based?
Frostheart
Ikr
Pual
Did Kyogre predict gen 10?!?
lich
Pidgeot ex from OBF: “am I a joke to you?”
lich
Is the the evolution of the slowpoke illustration rare?
Burma
The card is selling for $50, so you’re definitely not the only one!
Alguém
Am I the only one who thinks the artwork on this card is very beautiful?
Pual
My pitch black prerelease promo! I went 3-0. Between this and the tropius in the set, it’s very easy to get a terrifying Vikavolt up and running, and ohkoing everything in site. This kit will (probably) end up as the only way to get non-holo voltaic energy, so that’s pretty cool too!
Pual
Tuffest bird ever printed. He’s all that and more, trust.
Whirlpool
Same ability as PBL Toucannon — but I’ve seen the toucan getting a lot more hype because it has a very good attack.
Whirlpool
So is this card actually all that or is it overhyped?
someone
that was not me sadly. :(
Bbb888
There’s a video of a kid who opened an error god pack and pulled 11 of these gold Darkrai cards!!!!!!
Suspiciously cheese shaped
One thing to note is that, when tag team Pokémon GX were legal for tournament play in the standard format, Pokémon EX had already fully rotated out of standard. So, if OP was referring to standard and not an alternate format like expanded, then he wasn’t seeing many people use Pokémon EX simply because people couldn’t play them.
Krakau
Such cute artwork. I love it so much.
lich
I remember playing 4 of these as a kid and people always picking the prize option. It was silly and I never thought about it much as a kid, but now I realize that it’s kind of a greedy card sometimes.
Bbb888
Actually, this card kinda reminds me of Lt Surges Bargain from Mega Evolution set!
LuisN
Who knows, maybe in the upcoming “Delta Reign” set we might see a Groudon ex.
Groundon4Life
https://pkmncards.com/card/groudon-ascended-heroes-asc-108/
Look at the expression of Groudon on the link above.
Groudon: SO WHAT!? I KNOW I AM THE BEST!
Burma
It’s been years since poor Groudon got a multi prize card. No GX, no V, no nothing.
Burma
It’s fun that so many Kanto gym leaders are getting supporter cards in the Mega Evolution block. I hope we get a new Koga or Sabrina soon.
Burma
This is definitely buffed in the Pitch Black format. Gladion’s Decisive Battle is an excellent addition to Festival Lead decks.
Burma
Have you heard about Major Bob?
Burma
I used to see this guy on the ptcgl ladder every. dang. day. But now I hardly ever see him. Miss you bb
fgfg
OK so the funny part is, the French versions of this card has his name be “Timmy” LMAO
Burma
His is pretty mighty–this is the most HP a non-rule-box Mew has ever had!
Burma
This card is super rare and valuable in Japanese, too. It’s reverse holo and it comes with a cool Genesect + Pikachu stamp!
Krakau
Ein, zwei, drei!
Guzma
Araquanid, Alolan Exeggutor, and Alolan Marowak as well. I guess it was exclusively Gen 4 and Gen 7 Pokemon.
Maybe the idea was that these alt-type Pokemon were counterparts to each other from parallel dimensions:
https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-TRADING-CARD-GAME-THE-STARS-WILL-BE-ALIGNED-FROM-FEBRUARY-2-20
“… this latest Pokémon TCG expansion is set in an alternate version of Sinnoh, one of the twisted parallel regions that players can reach by traveling through an Ultra Wormhole.”
Burma
Sorry, that’s a lie–Sky Field rotated out of legality after Burning Shadows, my mistake.
I’ve played this in EXPANDED with Sky Field. I kept filling my bench up with Exeggcute and had a blast lol.
Burma
It was also legal at the same time as Sky Field!! Riotous Beating could hit very big numbers.
Burma
It’s the exact same ability as on Celestial Storm Swampert.
Potato
There’s a whole bunch.
Burma
Pitch Black says hello! Misty’s Vitality gives us this same effect for
types.
lich
The cat’s been out of the bag.
Potato
I don’t think we should be posting about leaks on here
lich
there’s been leaks of the set.
Bbb888
I want to make a playable deck based on Fan Rotom only. I shall call it Only Fans
Potato
Wait how do you know that?
Squirchampion
https://pkmncards.com/card/professors-research-celebrations-cel-024/ is more recent.
The upcoming 30th anniversary set has a new Pikachu by Sugimori (it’s a cute “new version” of the Jungle artwork).
Early Monk
Is this the last time Ken Sugimori made art exclusively for the TCG?
Burma
GOATed artwork
Shuckle
Also Team Rocket’s Porygon-Z…
Whirlpool
This is one of the last original Ken Sugimori illustrations of a Pokémon in the TCG.
I don’t believe we have a single illustration of a Gen 7-onward Pokémon that was done by Sugimori. Comments over on LOT Popplio discuss this further.
Whirlpool
Hey look, it’s a Charizard with an attack that does NOT make you discard energy cards! What a novelty!
Squirchampion
Since when do Stadiums have Abilities?
Squirchampion
I’m not sure about how it was played originally, but it was pretty quickly the case that you’d have to remove 2 damage counters if there were 2.
Whirlpool
This exact same ability came back 4 years later on the stadium card “Prism Tower.”
Whirlpool
It’s crazy how long it took Wallace to appear in the TCG. He’s the champion in Emerald version, which came out 18 years before this card did!
Dark Souls
“up to” could you use this card to remove just one damage counter, even if i had 2 or more damage counters on my pokemon?
Zygarde_S
I kinda forgot this Pkmn existed. It’s pretty cool, though. Hard to believe it took this long to get a non-Grass card of it, considering how long it’s been around.
someone
Ever heard of the guzzlord gambit?
Kiruko.the.ambassador
I was there that day and Machamp accidently dropped those bowls and plates. They shattered and that Trapinch started laughing at Machmap. Machamp proceed to kick Trapinch to the air, blasting it like Ash with Team Rocket. Also, I get to meet Koji Nishino (that guy with the green sweater on the left that is looking back). This artwork is neat!
Squirchampion
i look like this and do this
anon-san
Those are the 3 main culprits, this card a good example of what I mean.
Bbb888
Keep in mind, eBay Live Rip & Ship starts at $1 !!!!
Charmaster
Bold of you to assume it’s only a trinity.
It’s not hard to guess what one of the other Pokémon you’re thinking is, but what would the third one be? Umbreon, Mewtwo, Mew, Rayquaza, Pikachu, Eevee itself? And I’m only neglecting to rattle off the names of all the Eeveelutions because Umbreon slightly overshadows them and we’re trying to guess just one Pokémon out of three.
Zygarde_S
I love this Delcatty art. <3 I can’t for the life of me understand why Delcatty isn’t in the Paldea Pokédex. :( I actually really like this ‘mon, just wish it had better stats.