Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Rayquaza ex coiling through a vibrant, swirling backdrop that captures a moment of intense energy. With its serpentine form and fierce expression, the Pokémon appears ready to unleash its Spiral Blast, embodying the essence of a powerful guardian of the skies. This scene invites viewers into a world where Rayquaza reigns supreme, evoking a sense of respect for its majesty. The illustration beautifully encapsulates the spirit of adventure found in its realm.
Essay · Deoxys
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Catalogue plate
№ 102/107
Composition
StyleDynamicFantasyIllustrative
MoodEnergeticMysticalPowerful
CompositionActionFocusedLayered
PaletteContrastingIridescentVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
100
Stage
Basic, ex
Weakness
Colorless ×2
Resistance
Water -30 Fighting -30
Retreat
Spiral Blast
20×
Does 20 damage for each basic Energy card attached to Rayquaza ex.
Authorship
More from Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Deoxys, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Rayquaza
The Rayquaza canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
